Sigma 8KBS - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Refrigerated Centrifuge Sigma 8KS
Refrigerated Centrifuge Sigma 8KBS
Table of contents
Version 08/2012, Rev. 2.5 of 02/07/2018 • sb
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Translation of the original operating manual, part no. 0702502
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 ................................................................................................................ 14
2.1.3 Mains plug ................................................................................................................. 15
2.2 Mode of operation ........................................................................................................... 16
2.2.1 Centrifugation principle .............................................................................................. 16
2.2.2 Area of application ..................................................................................................... 16
2.2.2.1 Speed, radius, and relative centrifugal force ...................................................... 17
2.2.2.2 Density ............................................................................................................... 17
3 Safety .................................................................................................................................. 18
3.1 Marking of the unit .......................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Explanation of the symbols and notes ............................................................................. 19
3.3 Responsibility of the operator .......................................................................................... 20
3.4 Operating personnel ....................................................................................................... 20
3.5 Informal safety instructions ............................................................................................. 20
3.6 Safety instructions .......................................................................................................... 21
3.6.1 Electrical safety ......................................................................................................... 21
3.6.2 Mechanical safety ...................................................................................................... 21
3.6.3 Fire prevention ........................................................................................................... 22
3.6.4 Chemical and biological safety .................................................................................. 22
3.6.5 Safety instructions for centrifugation .......................................................................... 23
3.6.6 Resistance of plastics ................................................................................................ 23
3.6.7 Rotors and accessories ............................................................................................. 24
3.6.7.1 Lifting and carrying rotors ................................................................................... 24
3.6.7.2 Service life ......................................................................................................... 24
3.6.7.3 Marking .............................................................................................................. 25
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