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General Information
Version 03/2010, Rev. 1.7 of 27/01/2012
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Translation of the original operating manual
1 General Information
1.1 Importance of the Operating Manual
A fundamental requirement for the safe and trouble-free operation of
the centrifuge is to be familiar with the fundamental safety instructions
and all possible hazards.
The operating manual includes important information concerning the
safe operation of the centrifuge.
This operating manual and in particular the notes on safety and
hazards must be observed by all persons operating the centrifuge.
In addition, the local rules and regulations for the prevention of
accidents must be complied with.
1.2 Intended Use
Centrifuges are power-driven machines that separate liquids from
solid matter, liquid mixtures, or solid mixtures by centrifugal force.
They are solely intended for this purpose. Any other use beyond this
area of application is regarded as improper use.
SIGMA Laborzentrifugen GmbH cannot be held liable for any damage
resulting from such improper use.
The intended use also includes
observation of all the notes and instructions included in the
operating manual and
compliance with the care, cleaning, and maintenance
instructions.
1.3 Warranty and Liability
The warranty and liability are subject to our "General Conditions" that
were distributed to the operator upon the conclusion of the contract.
Warranty and liability claims are excluded if they are due to:
Improper use.
Non-compliance with the safety instructions and hazard warnings
in the operating manual.
Improper installation, start-up, operation, and maintanance of the
centrifuge.