For your safety
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For your safety
The SORVALL
®
centrifuges are manufactured ac-
cording to current technical standards and regula-
tions. Nonetheless, centrifuges may pose danger to
individuals and surrounding if
• they are not used as designed
• they are operated by untrained personnel
• their design is improperly changed
• the safety instructions are not followed
Therefore, personnel involved with operation and
maintenance of the centrifuge must read and
follow the safety instructions.
In addition, the pertinent regulations for prevention of
accidents must be strictly followed.
This manual is an integral part of the cen-
trifuge assembly and must be kept close
at hand at all times.
Proper use
The centrifuge is designed to separate liquid-
suspended materials having different densities and
particle size, respectively (maximum sample density
is 1.2 g/cm³ {ml} at maximum speed).
Improper use
During a run, a safety zone of 30 cm (12 inches)
around the centrifuge must be maintained where
neither persons nor hazardous materials may be
stationed.
The centrifuge may cause harm to user or others or
may damage instruments and samples if safety
measures are not followed
:
Centrifuging hazardous materials
• The centrifuge is neither made inert, nor is it ex-
plosion-proof. Therefore never use the centrifuge
in an explosion-prone environment.
• Explosive or flammable substances must not be
centrifuged. The same holds for substances
prone to react violently with each other.
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