Sartorius Centrisart G-16 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Table of contents
Version 09/2015, Rev. 1.3 of 02/03/2017
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Translation of the original operating manual, WZG6001-e150401
1 General information ........................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Importance of the operating manual ...................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Intended use .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Warranty and liability .................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.4 Copyright ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 Standards and regulations ........................................................................................................................................ 10
1.6 Scope of supply ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
2 Layout and mode of operation ....................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Layout of the centrifuge ........................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 Functional and operating elements ................................................................................................................ 11
2.1.2 Name plate ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Mode of operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.1 Centrifugation principle ..................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.2 Area of application ............................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.2.1 Speed, radius, and relative centrifugal force ..................................................................................... 14
2.2.2.2 Density ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
3 Safety ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Marking of the unit .................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Explanation of the symbols and notes .................................................................................................................. 16
3.3 Responsibility of the operator ................................................................................................................................. 17
3.4 Operating personnel ................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.5 Informal safety instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 17
3.6 Safety instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.6.1 Electrical safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.6.2 Mechanical safety ................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.6.3 Fire prevention ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.6.4 Chemical and biological safety ......................................................................................................................... 19
3.6.5 Safety instructions for centrifugation ........................................................................................................... 20
3.6.6 Resistance of plastics ........................................................................................................................................... 20
3.6.7 Service life of rotors and accessories .............................................................................................................. 20
3.7 Safety devices ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.7.1 Lid lock device ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.7.2 Standstill monitoring system ............................................................................................................................ 21
3.7.3 System check.......................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.7.4 Earth conductor check ........................................................................................................................................ 21
3.7.5 Imbalance monitoring system ........................................................................................................................... 21
3.7.6 Rotor monitoring system .................................................................................................................................... 21
3.8 Measures in the event of hazards and accidents ............................................................................................... 22
3.9 Remaining hazards ...................................................................................................................................................... 22