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1. General Information
This manual provides important safety information for the Corning
LSE
High Speed
Microcentrifuge. It should be kept near the centrifuge for quick and easy reference.
1.1 Description
The Corning LSE High Speed Microcentrifuge is a small benchtop centrifuge
designed for separation of various research samples. The motor is brushless and
requires no routine maintenance. The Corning LSE High Speed Microcentrifuge is
supplied with a 24 x 1.5/2.0 mL rotor for micro samples. Adapters are available for
tubes smaller than 1.5 mL. The Corning LSE High Speed Microcentrifuge reaches
speeds of up to 13,300 rpm/16,300 x g.
1.2 Safety precautions
Note: All users of the centrifuge must read the Safety Precautions section of
this manual before attempting to operate the unit!
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
DO NOT OPERATE the centrifuge IF any of the following conditions exist:
The centrifuge has not been installed properly
The centrifuge is partially dismantled
Service has been attempted by unauthorized or unqualified personnel
The rotor has not been installed securely on the motor shaft
Rotors and accessories not belonging to the standard range are being used
without permission being obtained from the manufacturer to use such rotors
and/or accessories in the centrifuge
Exception: Microcentrifuge tubes made of plastic, normally available in the
laboratory
The centrifuge is located in an explosive atmosphere
Materials to be centrifuged are combustible and/or explosive
Materials to be centrifuged are chemically reactive
The rotor load is not properly balanced
The rotor nut was not tightened with a wrench
