Sigma 1-14 - Table of Contents

Laboratory centrifuge Sigma 1-14
Table of contents
Version 08/2012, Rev. 3.14 of 11/08/2017 • sb
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Translation of the original operating manual, part no. 0700002
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 Safety of rotors and accessories ................................................................................ 21
3.6.7.1 Service life ......................................................................................................... 21
3.7 Safety devices ................................................................................................................ 22
3.7.1 Lid lock device ........................................................................................................... 22
3.7.2 System check ............................................................................................................ 22
3.8 Measures in the event of hazards and accidents ............................................................ 22
3.9 Remaining hazards ......................................................................................................... 22
4 Storage and transport ....................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Dimensions and weight ................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Storage conditions .......................................................................................................... 23
4.3 Notes on transport .......................................................................................................... 23
4.4 Packaging ....................................................................................................................... 24
4.5 Transport safety device ................................................................................................... 24