3-2
Operation
!
WARNING
Handle body fluids with care because they
can transmit disease. No known test offers
complete assurance that they are free of
micro-organism. Some of the most virulent —
Hepatitis (B and C) and HIV (I–V) viruses,
atypical mycobacteria, and certain systemic
fungi — further emphasize the need for
aerosol protection.
Handle other infectious samples according to
good laboratory procedures and methods to
prevent spread of disease. Because spills may
generate aerosols, observe proper safety
precautions for aerosol containment. Use only
the appropriate rotors and adapters. Do not
run toxic, pathogenic, or radioactive
materials in this centrifuge without taking
appropriate safety precautions. Biosafe hoods
should be used when Risk Group II materials
(as identified in the World Health Organiza-
tion
Laboratory Biosafety Manual
) are
handled; materials of a higher group require
more than one level of protection.
PREPARATION AND LOADING
Action
Result
1. Ensure that the power cord is
plugged into a wall recep-
tacle that provides the correct
voltage.
Power is available to the centrifuge.
2. Press the POWER switch to
ON (
I
).
Power is applied to the system.
