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Maintenance, Care and Safety Precautions
• Store the Microcentrifuge in a dry area at room temperature. Do not expose to moisture,
sunlight, or excessive temperatures for extended periods of time.
• The Microcentrifuge is designed for separating aqueous solutions in specifi c tubes
that are compatible with the G-Force (RCF) of this particular unit.
• Always work and handle this product and/or materials in a manner that DOES NOT endanger
the user, any other person(s) or the environment.
Electrical Requirements
THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE GROUNDED
Before connection please ensure that the line supply corresponds to
the power requirements below:
Power: 36W
Supply requirements: 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
The unit is provided with a power adaptor and three power cables: a UK 3-pin and a “EU” 2-pin
plug for 230 V installations and a US plug for 120 V installations.
Choose power cable appropriate for your electrical installation and discard the others. Should none of
the cables be suitable for connecting to the power supply, replace the plug with a suitable alternative.
OPERATION SHOULD ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
NOTE:
Refer to the equipment rating plate to ensure that the plug and fusing are suitable
for the voltage and wattage stated. The wires in the power cable are as follows:
230V
120V
BROWN - HOT/LIVE
BLACK - HOT/LIVE
BLUE - NEUTRAL
WHITE - NEUTRAL
GREEN/YELLOW – EARTH GREEN - EARTH
The appropriate power cable should be connected to the instrument BEFORE connection to
the electrical outlet. Should the power cable require replacement, a cable of .75 mm² (AWG18) of
harmonized code H05VV-F connected to an IEC320-C13 plug should be used.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
WARNING! This product does not contain bio-seals as per IEC/EN/CSA
61010-2-20 nor does it provide any level of containment in the event of a release
and/or spill of radioactive, toxic, or pathogenic micro-organisms; therefore
these types of materials are not recommended for use in this product.
WARNING! Reference Safety Data Sheet (SDS), wear essential
protective equipment and adhere to all applicable local and national
regulations before dispensing and/or disposing of hazardous substances.
WARNING! Your laboratory protocol must state that no person(s)
and/or hazardous substance(s) should be within 12" (30 cm)
of this centrifuge during operation.
WARNING
RISK OF
EARTH
BIOHAZARD
ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING
RISK OF
EARTH
ELECTRIC SHOCK
SYMBOLS DEFINED
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