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Transport and Set Up
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The set up location must be well ventilated at all times.
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The main switch and power supply plug must be easily accessible at all times. The grounded electrical
socket should be well accesible and located outside of the safety zone.
Figure 1–1: Safety Zone
1. 3. Transporting
Before transporting a centrifuge make sure that
ƒ the power supply cable is unplugged and removed from the centrifuge.
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the rotor is removed.
A CAUTION Damage to centrifuge or drive shaft due to movement of an installed rotor. Always remove the
rotor before you transport the centrifuge.
ƒ the centrifuge door is closed.
A CAUTION Hands can be squeezed by open centrifuge door. Always close the centrifuge door before you
transport the centrifuge.
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the centrifuge is lifted at both sides and not at the front or back.
Figure 1–2: Lifting the Centrifuge at Both Sides
A WARNING Always lift the centrifuge on both sides. Never lift the centrifuge by its front or back. The
centrifuge is heavy (see “Technical Specifications” on page A-1 ). Assign a minimum of 4 persons to lift and
carry a refrigerated centrifuge. Assign a minimum of 2 persons to lift and carry a ventilated centrifuge.
Before transporting a rotor make sure that
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all components, like adapters and buckets are removed to prevent dropping damage.