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Transport and Set Up
2. 2. Location
Operate the centrifuge only indoors.
The set up location must meet these requirements:
Keep a safety zone of minimum 30 cm around the centrifuge. Refer to
Persons and hazardous substances must be kept out of this safety zone while
centrifuging.
Centrifuges cause vibrations. Do not store sensitive devices or dangerous objects or
substances in the safety zone.
WARNING
Risk of impact. The centrifuge can crush objects and persons in a radius of 30 cm
while spinning. Keep a safety zone of 30 cm around the centrifuge for safe operation. Make
sure that no one is in the safety zone while the centrifuge is spinning.
The supporting structure must meet these requirements:
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Be stable, solid, rigid and free of resonance.
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Be free from grease and dust.
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Be applicable for horizontal set up of the centrifuge.
It is not allowed to put anything under the centrifuge to compensate for an
uneven surface.
Do not operate the centrifuge on carts or stand-alone shelving that could
move during operation or is inadequately sized for the centrifuge.
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Be able to hold the weight of the centrifuge.
The centrifuge is not equipped with any means for leveling. The supporting structure
must be suitably level
to allow proper set up.
CAUTION
If you do not level the centrifuge, the centrifuge can crash because of imbalance.
If you move the centrifuge, you must level it again. Do not move the centrifuge with a rotor
attached to the drive shaft because damage can occur to the drive. Do not put anything below
the centrifuge feet to level the centrifuge.
Do not expose the centrifuge, accessories and samples to heat and strong sunlight.
CAUTION
UV rays reduce the stability of plastics. Do not subject the centrifuge, rotors and
plastic accessories to direct sunlight.
The set up location must be well ventilated at all times.
The main switch and power supply plug must be easily accessible at all times. The
grounded electrical socket should be well accessible and located outside of the
safety zone.
