Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 4000, Instruction Manual

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Before Use
Before Setting Up
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Sorvall LYNX 4000 / 6000 Thermo Scientific
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. Check the order for completeness (see “Scope of Supply” on page iii ).
If the order is incomplete, please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Location
The centrifuge should only be operated indoors.
The set-up location must fulfill the following requirements to ensure safe operation:
• A safety zone of at least 30 cm (orange area) must be maintained around the centrifuge. The
clearance on both sides of the centrifuge is reduced (blue area), when the centrifuge is bolted down
(Seismic Bolt-Down-Kit 75006500).
See “Bolting down the Centrifuge (optional)” on page
11
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• People and hazardous substances must be kept out of the safety zone while centrifuging.
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The set-up location must be well-ventilated at all times. A clearance of at least 10 cm around the
centrifuge is reuqired for ventilation.
WARNING Risk of impact!
The centrifuge can crush into objects and people within a radius of 30 cm when spinning.
To ensure safe operation maintain a safety zone of 30 cm around the centrifuge
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The safety zone around the centrifuge can be reduced to 10 cm using the
Seismic Bolt-Down-Kit (750006500) to bolt it down to the ground.
Note Ensure, that no one is within the safety zone while the centrifuge is spinning as long
as needed.