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filled, they will deform. This may result in leaks at the seals that may become
loose.
• When using glass tubes, the maximum value of 4,000 x g must not be
exceeded (except special high-strengh glass tubes; please refer to the
information provided by the manufacturer).
Attention!
•
Please observe the instructions on safety and hazards in chapter 2,
page 14!
5.2.5 Service Life of Rotors and Accessories
The rotors and accessories have a limited service life.
Please perform regular checks (at least once per month) for safety
reasons!
• Pay special attention to changes, such as corrosion, cracks, material
abrasion etc.
After 10 years, they must be inspected by the manufacturer.
• After 50,000 cycles, the rotor must be scrapped for reasons of safety.
If other data concerning the service life are engraved on the rotor or
bucket, these data shall apply accordingly: For example, a bucket with
the engraving “max cycles = 10,000” has a service life of 10,000 cycles,
and a rotor with the engraving “Exp.Date 02/15” must be scrapped in
Feburary 2015 at the latest (see fig. 5.8)!
Fig. 5.8: Different service life – engraving on the bucket/rotor
Attention!
•
Refer to the table of rotors and accessories with a different service
life ( see chapter 11 “Appendix”)!
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