Warnings
The following precautions should be taken when operating or working near the
Corning
LSE
High Speed Microcentrifuge:
NEVER
use the centrifuge in any manner not specified in these
instructions.
NEVER
operate the centrifuge without a rotor properly attached to the
shaft.
NEVER
tighten rotor nut by hand only.
NEVER
fill tubes while they are in the rotor. Liquid spillage may harm
unit.
NEVER
put hands in the rotor area unless the rotor is completely stopped.
NEVER
move the centrifuge while the rotor is spinning.
NEVER
use solvents or flammables near this or other electrical
equipment.
NEVER
centrifuge flammable, explosive or corrosive materials.
NEVER
centrifuge hazardous materials outside of a hood or proper
containment facility.
ALWAYS
load the rotor symmetrically. Each tube should be counter
balanced by another tube of the same type and weight.
ALWAYS
locate the centrifuge within easy access to an electrical outlet.
ALWAYS
use only microcentrifuge tubes made from plastic and designed to
withstand centrifugal forces of at least 16,500 xg.
ALWAYS
use a wrench to tighten the rotor nut.
