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CENTRY™ 103 MINICENTRIFUGE
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USER’S GUIDE
Chapter 2
SAFETy AND USER pRECAUTIONS
Read the
User’s Guide carefully before operating the instrument and follow all safety norms.
General Safety Precautions
NOTICE
When the CENTRy 103 Minicentrifuge is not in use, ensure the power is switched off
(position “O”). When the power is switched on (position “I”), the red, indicator light turns on.
When disposing of the instrument, please follow the relevant laws and local or state
regulations for the waste disposal.
Rotor and Microtubes
NOTE
After the operation, remove the microtubes immediately from the rotor. If the tubes
are left inside the chamber after a run, the remaining heat of the motor may increase
the temperature of the samples.
WARNING
Do not modify or alter the instrument or any parts of the instrument, it may cause
serious accident or malfunction.
Do not use accessories or parts other than those specified in this
User’s Guide, which
may cause serious accident or malfunction.
Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand, it may cause a serious or deadly
electrical shock.
Do not use any damaged power cord, plug, or loose outlet. It may cause an
accidental fire, short circuit, or malfunction.
Never open the lid while the rotor is spinning, accidental contact with the spinning
rotor may cause serious injury.
When leaving the instrument out of use for a long period of time, be sure to
remove the power plug from the wall outlet for safety. Otherwise the insulation
could deteriorate, thereby causing an electrical shock, short circuit, or fire.
WARNING
Ensure the rotor is securely installed, otherwise it may fall off during spinning and
cause unexpected accidents, or injury.
Do not use any damaged, deformed, or corroded centrifuge microtubes. Ensure
that the microtubes used are compatible with the maximum RCF of the instrument,
otherwise they could break while spinning and cause a serious injury.
The load of the microtubes must be appropriately balanced. By applying excessive
force to the motor shaft, unbalanced load may cause damage to the instrument,
resulting in a serious injury.
Batteries
NOTE
As the battery life decreases, the rotating speed also decreases. For an optimal use of
the instrument, replace the batteries with new ones.
WARNING
For using the instrument with batteries, ensure that the positive (+) and the negative
(-) terminals are correctly oriented, as represented in the battery compartment.
Otherwise, the battery may cause heating, leakage, or explosion and could result in
damage to the instrument, or personal injury.
