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Version 04/2008, Rev. 1.18 of 07/06/2012
page 17 of 65
Translation of the original operating manual
2.4.2
Resistance of Plastics
Chemical influences have a strong effect on the polymeric chains of plastics, and
therefore, on their physical properties.
Plastic parts can be damaged if solvents,
acids, or alkaline solutions are used.
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Please refer to the resistance table (see 11.2, page 58)!
2.5 Prohibited Centrifuging Operations and Hazard Warnings
Under the rules stipulated by the German trade association BGR 500, chapter
2.11, part 3, the operator is obliged to:
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take measures in order to prevent all danger to life or health during work.
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ensure that centrifuges are operated properly and entirely as intended (see
chapter 1.2 "Intended Use", page 11 of this Instruction Manual).
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take measures for the safe opening of centrifuges.
Please comply with the following hazard warnings. In the case of non-
compliance with the instructions, the manufacturer cannot be held liable or
subject to any warranty claims.
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Only persons who have read and understood the operating manual in whole
are authorized to operate the centrifuge (see 2.3 "Informal Notes on Safety",
page 15).
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Keep informed about local fire prevention regulations and measures to
contain harmful emissions (depending on the substances to be centrifuged).
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Do not use the centrifuge if it was installed incorrectly.
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Do not use the centrifuge without panels.
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Do not hit or move the centrifuge during its operation.
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Do not lean against or rest on the centrifuge during its operation.
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Maintain a safety distance of at least 30 cm around the centrifuge.
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Do not store any dangerous goods in the centrifuge area.
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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.
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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.