Refrigerated Centrifuge Sigma 6-16KS
Table of contents
Version 06/2012, Rev. 1.11 of 06/04/2016 • sb
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Translation of the original operating manual, part no. 0702202
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
Layout and mode of operation .......................................................................................... 11
2.1
Layout of the centrifuge .................................................................................................. 11
2.1.1
Functional and operating elements ............................................................................ 11
2.1.2
Name plate ................................................................................................................ 12
2.2
Mode of operation ........................................................................................................... 13
2.2.1
Centrifugation principle .............................................................................................. 13
2.2.2
Area of application ..................................................................................................... 13
2.2.2.1
Speed, radius, and relative centrifugal force ...................................................... 14
2.2.2.2
Density ............................................................................................................... 14
3
Safety .................................................................................................................................. 15
3.1
Marking of the unit .......................................................................................................... 15
3.2
Explanation of the symbols and notes ............................................................................. 16
3.3
Responsibility of the operator .......................................................................................... 17
3.4
Operating personnel ....................................................................................................... 17
3.5
Informal safety instructions ............................................................................................. 17
3.6
Safety instructions .......................................................................................................... 18
3.6.1
Electrical safety ......................................................................................................... 18
3.6.2
Mechanical safety ...................................................................................................... 18
3.6.3
Fire prevention ........................................................................................................... 19
3.6.4
Chemical and biological safety .................................................................................. 19
3.6.5
Safety instructions for centrifugation .......................................................................... 20
3.6.6
Resistance of plastics ................................................................................................ 20
3.6.7
Service life of rotors and accessories......................................................................... 21
3.7
Safety devices ................................................................................................................ 22
3.7.1
Lid lock device ........................................................................................................... 22
3.7.2
Standstill monitoring system ...................................................................................... 22
3.7.3
System check ............................................................................................................ 22
3.7.4
Earth conductor check ............................................................................................... 22
3.7.5
Imbalance monitoring system .................................................................................... 22
3.7.6
Temperature monitoring system ................................................................................ 22
3.7.7
Rotor monitoring system ............................................................................................ 22
3.8
Measures in the event of hazards and accidents ............................................................ 23
3.9
Remaining hazards ......................................................................................................... 23
