Sigma 3-18KS - Table of Contents

Refrigerated Centrifuge Sigma 3-18KS
Table of contents
Version 08/2012, Rev. 1.26 of 24/10/2023 • sb
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Original operating manual, part no. 0701102
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 Requirements concerning the personnel ......................................................................... 18
3.5 Informal safety instructions ............................................................................................. 19
3.6 Safety instructions .......................................................................................................... 20
3.6.1 Electrical safety ......................................................................................................... 20
3.6.2 Mechanical safety ...................................................................................................... 20
3.6.3 Fire prevention ........................................................................................................... 21
3.6.4 Chemical and biological safety .................................................................................. 21
3.6.5 Safety instructions for centrifugation .......................................................................... 22
3.6.6 Resistance of plastics ................................................................................................ 22
3.6.7 Safety of rotors and accessories ................................................................................ 23
3.6.7.1 Marking of rotors and accessories ...................................................................... 23
3.6.7.2 Service life of rotors and accessories ................................................................. 23
3.6.7.3 Service life of the Sigma "Comfort" rotor coating ................................................ 24
3.7 Safety devices ................................................................................................................ 26
3.7.1 Lid lock device ........................................................................................................... 26
3.7.2 Standstill monitoring system ...................................................................................... 26
3.7.3 System check ............................................................................................................ 26
3.7.4 Earth conductor check ............................................................................................... 26
3.7.5 Imbalance monitoring system .................................................................................... 26
3.7.6 Temperature monitoring system ................................................................................ 26
3.7.7 Rotor monitoring system ............................................................................................ 26
3.8 Measures in the event of hazards and accidents ............................................................ 27
3.9 Remaining hazards ......................................................................................................... 27