Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST40, Instruction Manual

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Sorvall ST 40 xi
Precautions
In order to ensure safe operation of the Sorvall ST 40, the following
general safety regulations must be followed:
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The centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only.
• The centrifuge is to be used for its intended purpose only.
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Plug the centrifuge only into sockets which have been properly
grounded.
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Do not move the centrifuge while it is running.
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Use only rotors and accessories for this centrifuge which have been
approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific. Exceptions to this rule are
commercially available glass or plastic centrifuge tubes, provided
they have been approved for the speed or the RCF value of the rotor.
• Do not use rotors which show any signs of corrosion and/or cracks.
Do not touch the electronic components of the rotor and do not
make any changes to the electronic or mechanical components.
• Use only with rotors which have been properly installed. Follow the
instructions on the Autolock in section
“Rotor installation” on
page 4-5 .
• Use only with rotors which have been loaded properly. Follow the
instructions given in the rotor manual.
•
Never overload the rotor. Follow the instructions given in the rotor
manual.
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Never start the centrifuge when the lid is open.
• Never open the lid until the rotor has come to a complete stop and
this has been confirmed in the display.
• The lid emergency release may be used in emergencies only to
recover the samples from the centrifuge, e.g. during a power failure
(see section
“Mechanical emergency lid release” on page 7-2 ).
• Never use the centrifuge if parts of its cover panels are damaged or
missing.
•
Do not touch the electronic components of the centrifuge or alter
any electronic or mechanical components.
•
Please observe the safety instructions.