Refrigerated Centrifuge Sigma 3-30KS
4 Storage and transport
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Version 07/2012, Rev. 1.22 of 02/06/2021
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Translation of the original operating manual, part no. 0701302
4.4
Packaging
The centrifuge is packaged in a wooden crate.
• After taking off the lid, remove the side panels.
• Remove the packaging material.
• Lift the centrifuge upwards with a lifting device to lift it safely. When
lifting the centrifuge, always reach under the centrifuge from the side.
CAUTION
The centrifuge weighs approx. 100 kg!
• Retain the packaging for any possible future transport of the centrifuge.
4.5
Transport safety device
The transport safety device consists of a screw which is located at the
bottom panel.
CAUTION
The transport safety device must be removed prior to start-up because the
screw locks the motor bearings!
Removal
• Lift the centrifuge upwards at the front side. Always reach under from
the side.
• Put a suitable object, e.g. a wooden block, between the table and centri-
fuge. The locking screw can now be seen at the bottom panel.
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Locking screw
Fig. 7: Locking screw (transport safety device)
• Remove the transport safety screw by turning it anti-clockwise by way of
the rotor wrench (included in the scope of supply) or by way of an open-
end wrench or ring wrench (AF10).
• Retain the transport safety device for the possibility of the return of the
centrifuge.
