CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
FC5706 Centrifuge Service Manual 1-3 Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com
1.8 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1.8.1 General technical description
The unit is equipped with several safety features:
• Imbalance detection
• Lid lock does not open until the standstill of the centrifuge
• Rotor over speed protection
After switching on the centrifuge an automatic calibration of the movement
sensor will be done.
Please follow below mentioned safety instructions for any kind of service
actions:
An equipment Redemption Form or Decontamination Certificate should be available
before servicing the equipment.
Remove all power connections to the unit before opening.
Electrical shock hazards exist within the housing. The housing should only be opened by
authorized and qualified personnel.
Do not leave units unsupervised, when parts of the housing have been removed and the
unit is still connected to the main power supply.
Do not bypass the lid’s safety contacts and never work with the unit’s lid open.
Never work in an environment subject to explosion hazards! The housing of the
instrument is not gas tight. (Explosion hazard due to spark formation, corrosion caused
by the ingress of gases)
When using chemicals and solvents, comply with the instructions of the producer and
the general lab safety rules.
The centrifuge is not sealed. Use suitable protection measures when using the
centrifuge for infectious and pathogenic samples. Follow appropriate safety precautions
when handling these samples.
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