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Operating Manual SIGMA 2-16PK
page 7 of 77
05/2007
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