Thermo Scientific Medifuge Centrifuge
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If toxins or pathogenic substances have contaminated the centrifuge or its parts, appropriate
disinfection measures have to be taken (
)�
Extreme care should be taken with highly corrosive substances which can cause damage
and impair the mechanical stability of the rotor� These should only be centrifuged in fully
sealed tubes�
If a hazardous situation occurs, turn off the power supply to the centrifuge and
leave the area immediately.
Operation
WARNING
Never use the centrifuge if parts of its cover panels are damaged or missing�
Do not move the centrifuge while it is running�
Do not place anything on top of the centrifuge during a run�
CAUTION
Do not lean on the centrifuge�
Never open the centrifuge door until the rotor has come to a complete stop and this has
been confirmed in the display�
The emergency door release may be used in emergencies only to recover the samples from
the centrifuge, e�g� during a power failure (
“Mechanical Emergency Door Release” on page
)�
NOTICE
In any case of severe mechanical failure, such as a rotor crash, the centrifuge is not aerosol-tight�
In case of rotor failure the centrifuge can be damaged� Leave the room� Inform customer service�
Maintenance
WARNING
The centrifuge housing is not to be opened by the operator�
Do not change or replace mechanical or electrical components� Changing or replacing
components can result in death or serious injury�