VWR MEGA STAR 3.0 - Warning; Safety Information

7 VWR MEGA STAR 3.0 / 3.0R ver b, rel 25.06.2020
Warning
Before starting to use the centrifuge, read through this instruction manual carefully and follow the
instructions.
The information contained in this instruction manual is the property of VWR; it is forbidden to copy or pass
on this information without explicit approval.
Failure to follow the instructions and safety information in this instruction manual will result in the expiration
of the seller’s warranty.
Safety Information
W
ARNING If a hazardous situation occurs, turn off the power supply to the centrifuge and
leave the area immediately.
W
ARNING Plug the centrifuge only into sockets which have been properly grounded.
• P
rerequisite for the safe operation of the VWR MEGA STAR 3.0 / 3.0R is a wor
k
environment in compliance with standards, directives and trade association safety
regulations and proper instruction of the user.
• The safety regulations contain the following basic recommendations:
• Maintain a radius of at least 30 cm around the centrifuge.
• Implementation of special measures which ensure that no one can approach t
he
centrifuge for longer than absolutely necessary while it is running.
• The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times. Pull out the power supply pl
ug
or
disconnect the power supply in an emergency.
In order to ensure safe operation of the VWR MEGA STAR 3.0 / 3.0R, the following general safety
regulations must be followed:
• The centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only.
• The centrifuge is to be used for its intended use only.
• While handling centrifuge, rotor and samples you must wear laboratory clothi
ng
(e.g. gloves).
• Do not move the centrifuge while it is running.
• Do not lean on the centrifuge.
• Use only rotors and accessories for this centrifuge which have been approved by
VWR.
Exceptions to this rule are commercially available glass or plastic centrifuge tubes,
provided they have been approved for the speed or the RCF value of the rotor.
• Do not use rotors which show any signs of corrosion and / or cracks.
• Do not touch the mechanical components of the rotor and do not make any changes t
o
t
he mechanical components.