Sigma 1-6P, Operating Manual

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Table of Contents
1 General Information 11
1.1 Importance of the Operating Manual 11
1.2 Intended Use 11
1.3 Technical Data 13
1.3.1 Ambient Temperature 13
1.4 Scope of Supply 15
1.5 Standards and Regulations 15
2 Safety Instructions and Hazard Warnings 16
2.1 Symbols used in the Safety Instructions 16
2.2 Symbols used in the Operating Manual 17
2.3 Informal Notes on Safety 17
2.4 Safety Instructions for Centrifugation 18
2.4.1 Special Instructions 18
2.4.2 Resistance of Plastics 19
2.5 Prohibited Centrifuging Operations and Hazard Warnings 19
2.5.1 Special Hazards 20
2.6 Checks by the Operator 21
2.7 Instructions for Emergency Situations 21
2.8 Remaining Hazards 21
3 Transport and Storage 22
3.1 Dimensions and Weight 22
3.2 Notes on Transport 22
3.3 Notes on Storage 22
4 Set-up and Connection 23
4.1 Unpacking the Centrifuge 23
4.1.1 Transport Safety Device 23
4.2 Installation 24
4.2.1 Installation Site 24
4.2.2 Connection 24
4.2.3 Fuses/Emergency Circuit Breaker on Site 24
Operating Manual SIGMA 1-6P page 7 of 67
05/2007