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2-16KC
Table of Contents
Version 03/2010, Rev. 1.7 of 27/01/2012
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Translation of the original operating manual
Table of Contents
1
General Information
9
1.1
Importance of the Operating Manual .......................................................................... 9
1.2
Intended Use .............................................................................................................. 9
1.3
Warranty and Liability ................................................................................................. 9
1.4
Copyright.................................................................................................................. 10
1.5
Standards and Regulations ...................................................................................... 10
1.6
Scope of Supply ....................................................................................................... 10
2
Design of the Centrifuge
11
2.1
Overview .................................................................................................................. 11
2.2
Name Plate............................................................................................................... 12
3
Safety
13
3.1
Marking of the Unit ................................................................................................... 13
3.2
Explanation of the Symbols and Notes ..................................................................... 14
3.3
Responsibility of the Operator .................................................................................. 15
3.4
Operating Personnel................................................................................................. 15
3.5
Informal Safety Instructions ...................................................................................... 15
3.6
Safety Instructions.................................................................................................... 16
3.6.1
Electrical Safety .......................................................................................... 16
3.6.2
Mechanical Safety....................................................................................... 16
3.6.3
Fire Prevention ........................................................................................... 17
3.6.4
Chemical and Biological Safety................................................................... 17
3.6.5
Safety Instructions for Centrifugation .......................................................... 18
3.6.6
Resistance of Plastics................................................................................. 18
3.6.7
Service Life of Rotors and Accessories....................................................... 18
3.7
Safety Devices ......................................................................................................... 19
3.7.1
Lid Lock Device .......................................................................................... 19
3.7.2
Standstill Monitoring.................................................................................... 19
3.7.3
System Check............................................................................................. 19
3.7.4
Ground Wire Check .................................................................................... 20
3.7.5
Imbalance Monitoring System..................................................................... 20
3.8
Measures in the Event of Hazards and Accidents..................................................... 20
3.9
Remaining Hazards .................................................................................................. 20
4
Storage and Transport
21
4.1
Dimensions and Weight............................................................................................ 21
4.2
Storage Conditions................................................................................................... 21
4.3
Notes on Transport................................................................................................... 21