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6-16HS
Table of contents
Version 06/2012, Rev. 1.0 • sb-kue
5
Translation of the original operating manual
1
General information ............................................................................................................. 8
1.1
Importance of the operating manual .................................................................................. 8
1.2
Intended use ..................................................................................................................... 8
1.3
Warranty and liability ......................................................................................................... 8
1.4
Copyright .......................................................................................................................... 9
1.5
Standards and regulations ................................................................................................ 9
1.6
Scope of Supply ................................................................................................................ 9
2
Layout and mode of operation .......................................................................................... 10
2.1
Layout of the centrifuge .................................................................................................. 10
2.1.1
Functional and operating elements ............................................................................ 10
2.1.2
Name plate ................................................................................................................ 11
2.2
Mode of operation ........................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1
Centrifugation principle .............................................................................................. 12
2.2.2
Area of application ..................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2.1
Speed, radius, and relative centrifugal force ...................................................... 13
2.2.2.2
Density ............................................................................................................... 13
3
Safety .................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1
Marking of the unit .......................................................................................................... 14
3.2
Explanation of the symbols and notes ............................................................................. 15
3.3
Responsibility of the operator .......................................................................................... 16
3.4
Operating personnel ....................................................................................................... 16
3.5
Informal safety instructions ............................................................................................. 16
3.6
Safety instructions........................................................................................................... 17
3.6.1
Electrical safety ......................................................................................................... 17
3.6.2
Mechanical safety ...................................................................................................... 17
3.6.3
Fire prevention ........................................................................................................... 18
3.6.4
Chemical and biological safety................................................................................... 18
3.6.5
Safety instructions for centrifugation .......................................................................... 19
3.6.6
Resistance of plastics ................................................................................................ 19
3.6.7
Service life of rotors and accessories......................................................................... 20
3.7
Safety devices ................................................................................................................ 21
3.7.1
Lid lock device ........................................................................................................... 21
3.7.2
Standstill monitoring system ...................................................................................... 21
3.7.3
System check ............................................................................................................ 21
3.7.4
Earth conductor check ............................................................................................... 21
3.7.5
Imbalance monitoring system .................................................................................... 21
3.7.6
Temperature monitoring system ................................................................................ 21
3.7.7
Rotor monitoring system ............................................................................................ 21
3.8
Measures in the event of hazards and accidents ............................................................ 22
3.9
Remaining hazards ......................................................................................................... 22