Sigma 1-6P, Operating Manual

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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 44)
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Attention!
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Ensure that all repairs are performed only by authorized and specialized
personnel (see 6.2.7 "Service Contact", page 43).
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 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.
Operating Manual SIGMA 1-6P page 20 of 67
05/2007