Thermo Scientific Heraeus Fresco 17, Instructions For Use Manual

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Before Use
Before Setting up
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Before Setting up
1.
Check the centrifuge and the packaging for any shipping damage.
Inform the shipping company and Thermo Fisher Scientific immediately if any damage is
discovered.
2.
Remove the packaging.
3.
Remove the rotor transport protection. The cardboard shall prevent damages due to impacts.
4.
Check the order for completeness (see “Scope of Supply”
on p age
iii ).
If the order is incomplete, please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Transporting the Centrifuge
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Due to its weight (see “Technical Data” on page 1-3 ), the centrifuge should be carried by several
people.
•
Always lift the centrifuge at both sides on the bottom plates.
Figure 2-1.
Lifting the centrifuge at both sides.
•
The centrifuge can get damaged due to impacts.
Location
The centrifuge should only be operated indoors.
The set-up location must fulfil the following requirements:
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A safety zone of at least 30 cm must be maintained around the centrifuge.
People and hazardous substances must be kept out of the safety zone while centrifuging.
•
The supporting structure must be stable and free of resonance, for example a level laboratory
bench.
• The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal setup of the centrifuge.
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The centrifuge should not be exposed to heat and strong sunlight.
WARNING UV rays reduce the stability of plastics.
Do not subject the centrifuge, rotors and plastic accessories to direct sunlight.