Thermo Scientific RC 3BP Plus, Instruction Manual

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Intended Use
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Intended Use
• This centrifuge is a laboratory product designed to separate components by generation of
centrifugal force It separates human samples (e.g. blood, urine and other body fluids) collected in
appropriate containers, either alone or after addition of reagents or other additives.
• The centrifuge is designed to also run other containers filled with chemicals, environmental
samples and other non-human body samples.
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This centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only.
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The centrifuge is to be used for separating materials of different density or particle size suspended
in a liquid.
Maximum sample density at maximum speed: 1.2
Accident Prevention
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Prerequisite for the safe operation of the centrifuge 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.
The mains plug and main switch must be freely accessible at all times. Pull out the power
supply plug or disconnect the power supply in an emergency.