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8KS
8KBS
Table of contents
Version 08/2012, Rev. 1.6 of 04/02/2014 • sb
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Translation of the original operating manual
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 ................................................................................................................ 13
2.1.3
Mains plug ................................................................................................................. 13
2.2
Mode of operation ........................................................................................................... 14
2.2.1
Centrifugation principle .............................................................................................. 14
2.2.2
Area of application ..................................................................................................... 14
2.2.2.1
Speed, radius, and relative centrifugal force ...................................................... 15
2.2.2.2
Density ............................................................................................................... 15
3
Safety .................................................................................................................................. 16
3.1
Marking of the unit .......................................................................................................... 16
3.2
Explanation of the symbols and notes ............................................................................. 17
3.3
Responsibility of the operator .......................................................................................... 18
3.4
Operating personnel ....................................................................................................... 18
3.5
Informal safety instructions ............................................................................................. 18
3.6
Safety instructions........................................................................................................... 19
3.6.1
Electrical safety ......................................................................................................... 19
3.6.2
Mechanical safety ...................................................................................................... 19
3.6.3
Fire prevention ........................................................................................................... 20
3.6.4
Chemical and biological safety................................................................................... 20
3.6.5
Safety instructions for centrifugation .......................................................................... 21
3.6.6
Resistance of plastics ................................................................................................ 21
3.6.7
Rotors and accessories ............................................................................................. 22
3.6.7.1
Lifting and carrying rotors ................................................................................... 22
3.6.7.2
Service life ......................................................................................................... 22
3.7
Safety devices ................................................................................................................ 23
3.7.1
Lid lock device ........................................................................................................... 23
3.7.2
Standstill monitoring system ...................................................................................... 23
3.7.3
System check ............................................................................................................ 23
3.7.4
Earth conductor check ............................................................................................... 23
3.7.5
Imbalance monitoring system .................................................................................... 23
3.7.6
Temperature monitoring system ................................................................................ 23
3.7.7
Rotor monitoring system ............................................................................................ 23