Fisher Scientific AccuSpin Micro 17, Instructions For Use Manual

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For your safety
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Proper use
The centrifuge is designed to separate liquid-
suspended materials having different densities and
particle size (maximum sample density is 1.2 g/cm³ at
maximum speed).
Improper use
During a run, a safety zone of 30 cm around the centri-
fuge must be maintained where neither persons nor
hazardous materials may be present.
The centrifuge may cause harm to its user or other
persons or may damage goods if safety measures are
not followed
:
Centrifuging hazardous materials
•
The centrifuge is neither made inert, nor is it explo-
sion-proof. Therefore never use the centrifuge in an
explosion-prone environment.
•
Do not centrifuge explosive or flammable sub-
stances. The same holds for substances prone to
react violently with each other.
•
Do not centrifuge toxic or radioactive substances or
pathogenic micro-organisms without suitable safety
systems.
If microbiological samples of risk group II (accord-
ing to "Laboratory Bio-safety Manual" of WHO) are
being centrifuged, aerosol-tight bio-seals have to be
used.
For materials in a higher risk group, more than one
precaution is required.
•
Should toxins or pathogenic substances enter the
centrifuge or its parts, you must perform appropri-
ate procedures for disinfection (see "Maintenance
and care – Disinfection").
•
Strongly corrosive substances that may cause
damage to materials and reduce the mechanical
strength of the rotor may be centrifuged only inside
protective tubes.
Handling the centrifuge
•
Use only original accessories for the centrifuge.
The only exceptions are common glass or plastic
centrifuge tubes if they are approved for the rotor
speed and RCF values.
•
Never use the centrifuge unless the rotor is properly
installed.
•
You may use the centrifuge only with a properly
loaded rotor. You must not overload the rotor.
•
Strictly follow the rules and regulations for cleaning
and disinfection.
•
If the rotor or the rotor lid shows signs of corrosion
or wear, you must stop using it.