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Preface
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Multifuge X1 / X1R
Thermo Scientific
Accident Prevention
Prerequisite for the safe operation of the Multifuge X1 / X1R is a work environment in compliance
with standards, directives and trade association safety regulations and proper instruction of the user.
The safety regulations contain the following basic recommendations:
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Maintain a radius of at least 30 cm around the centrifuge.
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Implementation of special measures which ensure that no one can approach the centrifuge for
longer than absolutely necessary while it is running.
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The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times. Pull out the power supply plug or disconnect
the power supply in an emergency.
Precautions
In order to ensure safe operation of the Multifuge X1 / X1R, the following general safety
regulations must be followed:
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The centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only.
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The centrifuge is to be used for its intended use only.
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Plug the centrifuge only into sockets which have been properly grounded.
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Do not move the centrifuge while it is running.
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Do not lean on the centrifuge.
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Use only rotors and accessories for this centrifuge which have been approved by Thermo Fisher
Scientific. Exceptions to this rule are commercially available glass or plastic centrifuge tubes,
provided they have been approved for the speed or the RCF value of the rotor.
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Do not use rotors which show any signs of corrosion and/or cracks.
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Do not touch the mechanical components of the rotor and do not make any changes to the
mechanical components.
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Use only with rotors which have been properly installed. Follow the instructions on the Autolock
in section
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Use only with rotors which have been loaded properly. Follow the instructions given in the rotor
manual.
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Never overload the rotor. Follow the instructions given in the rotor manual.
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Never start the centrifuge when the lid is open.
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Never open the lid until the rotor has come to a complete stop and this has been confirmed in the
display.
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