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Operation
Warnings and Cautions
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Medilite Microcentrifuges
Thermo Scientific
Warnings and Cautions
Chemical damage can appear as crazing, frosting, peeling or similar deterioration of the inner cavity or
exterior surface of the shields or rotor. Mechanical damage can appear as cracks, scratches or gouges on
the shield or rotor surfaces.
Operating Controls
Loading
1. Unlatch and open the cover.
2. Check that the rotor turns freely and that there are no loose objects in the chamber.
WARNING
To Avoid Electric Shock: Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
Never remove the grounding prong from the power plug, or use any adapter which does
not complete the grounding circuit.
Always unplug the power cord before attempting to clean or service the centrifuge.
CAUTION
Do not exceed maximum rated speed for each rotor/ accessory combination.
Maximum speeds can be found in
“Technical Data”
on
page 1-3
. All rotors and accessories
are stamped with their cat. no.for easy identification.
Do not spin any fluids which have a specific gravity greater than 1.5.
Do not operate the unit if the shields or rotor show signs of damage. If deterioration is
visible, replace the affected parts immediately.
Do not open the lid while the unit is spinning.
Ensure that loads are properly balanced around the rotor to minimize vibration. All
Thermo Fisher Scientific accessories are stamped with their weight for easy balancing.
Lid Opener
Timer
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