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– Seal the tube lid down tight before centrifuging. Open tube lids may rip off during
centrifugation and damage the centrifuge.
– When using organic solvents (e.g. phenol, chloroform) the durability
of plastic tubes may be impaired.
– When closing down the centrifuge lid do not place your fingers underneath the lid,
otherwise they may be trapped.
The following rotors and accessory buckets have a maximum service life of 7 years:
F-35-30-17 (30 places) 5702 704.008
F-35-30-17 (10 places) 5702 705.004
A-4-38 5702 720.003
A-8-17 5702 700.002
The date of manufacture is engraved on them in the format 10/01 (October 2001).
Transparent hermetic caps made of polycarbonate have a maximum service life of
3 years. The date of manufacture is embossed on them in the form of a clock .
Aerosol tight caps may lose their sealing strength when exposed to organic solvents (e.g.
phenol, chloroform). Check the hermetic caps regularly for changes or minor cracking. Hermetic
caps showing cracks or other changes must be replaced immediately.
Rotors, caps or buckets which have been damaged by chemical or mechanical
factors or which have passed their maximum service life must no longer be used!