Refrigerated Centrifuge for Robot Use Sigma 4-5KRL
Refrigerated Centrifuge for Robot Use Sigma 4-5KRL IVD
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Version 11/2017, Rev. 1.7.1 of 08/12/2022
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Translation of the original operating manual,
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3.6.5
Chemical and biological safety
If pathogenic, toxic, or radioactive samples are intended to be used in the
centrifuge, it is in the responsibility of the user to ensure that all necessary
safety regulations, guidelines, precautions, and practices are adhered to
accordingly.
DANGER
• Infectious, toxic, pathogenic, and radioactive substances may only be
used in special, certified containment systems with a bio-seal in order
to prevent the material from being released.
• Take suitable precautions for your own safety if there is a risk of toxic,
radioactive, or pathogenic contamination
• Materials that chemically react with each other with a high level of
energy are prohibited.
WARNING
• Keep informed about local measures to avoid harmful emissions
(depending on the substances to be centrifuged).
• Protective clothing is not required for the operation of the centrifuge.
The materials to be centrifuged may, however, require special safety
measures (e.g. centrifugation of infectious, toxic, radioactive, or
pathogenic substances).
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3.6.6
Safety instructions for centrifugation
For safe operation, observe the following before starting the centrifuge:
WARNING
• Ensure that the centrifuge was set up properly (see chapter 5 - "Set-up
• Maintain a safety distance of at least 30 cm (12 inches) around the
centrifuge.
• Do not store any dangerous goods in the centrifuge area.
• Do not stay in the safety area longer than what is absolutely necessary
for the operation of the centrifuge.
• Only use the centrifuge with rotors and accessories that have been
approved by the manufacturer. We explicitly warn against the use of
equipment of poor quality. Breaking glass or bursting vessels can
cause dangerous imbalances at high speeds
• Ensure that rotor and buckets are correctly fitted (see chapter 6.2.2.1 -
• Observe the instructions on the installation of accessories (see
chapter 6.2.2.2 - "Installation of accessories").
• The rotor must be loaded in a rotationally symmetrical manner at equal
weights.
• If liquids with a density > 1.2 g/cm
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are used, reduce the speed (see
chapter 2.2.2.2 - "Density").
• Do not use the centrifuge if the rotor is loaded asymmetrically.
• Do not use the centrifuge with tubes that are excessively long.
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