Version 08/2008, Rev. 1.7 - sb
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English translation
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Do not spin any substances that could damage the material of the rotors and
buckets of the centrifuge in any way. Highly corrosive substances, for
example, damage the material and affect the mechanical strength of the
rotors and buckets.
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Infectious, toxic, pathogenic, and radioactive substances must be centrifuged
in certified rotors and vessels.
Take suitable precautions for your own
safety if there is a risk of toxic, radioactive, or pathogenic
contamination.
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Please comply with the special precautions for taking care of the
centrifuges and accessories. These are measures for maintaining
operational safety!
(see chapter 7 "Care and Maintenance", page 50 ff).
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Attention!
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Ensure that all repairs are performed only by authorized and specialized
personnel (see 6.2.9 "Service Contact", page 49).
2.5.1 Special
Hazards
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Do not open the lid when the rotor is in motion!
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Do not reach into the rotor chamber when the rotor is in motion!
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Do not use the centrifuge if the rotor is overloaded. (see 2.4 "Safety
Instructions for Centrifugation", page 18).
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Do not use the centrifuge if the rotors and inserts show signs of corrosion or
other defects.
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Do not use the centrifuge if the rotor is loaded asymmetrically.
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Do not use the centrifuge with tubes that are excessively long.
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Do not use the centrifuge with an incompletely loaded drum rotor, swing-out
rotor or angle rotor with interchangeable buckets.
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Do not use the centrifuge within hazardous locations.
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Do not spin explosive or inflammable substances.
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Materials that chemically react with each other with a high level of energy are
prohibited.
