6 | Before Use
Centrifuge GT 4 / 4R
Before Use
Before Setting Up
1. Check the centrifuge and the packaging for any shipping
damage.
Inform Fisher Scientific customer service immediately if
any damage is discovered.
2. Remove the packaging.
3. Check the order for completeness (refer to the section
). If the order is incomplete, contact
Fisher Scientific.
Transporting the
Centrifuge
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Due to the weight (refer to the section
),
the centrifuge should be carried by several people.
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Always lift the centrifuge at both sides.
Figure 1. Lifting the centrifuge at both sides.
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The centrifuge can be damaged by impacts.
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Transport the centrifuge upright and if at all possible in its
packaging.
Location
The centrifuge should only be operated indoors.
The set-up location must fulfill the following requirements:
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A safety zone of at least 30 cm must be maintained
around the centrifuge. People and hazardous substances
must be kept out of the safety zone while centrifuging.
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The supporting structure must be stable and free of
resonance, for example, a level laboratory bench.
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The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal
setup of the centrifuge.
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The centrifuge should not be exposed to heat and strong
sunlight.
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The set-up location must be well-ventilated at all times.
Aligning the Centrifuge
The horizontal alignment of the centrifuge must be checked
every time after moving it to a different location.
The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal setup
of the centrifuge.
WARNING:
Always lift the centrifuge on both
sides. Never lift the centrifuge by its front or the
back panel.
Always remove the rotor before moving the
centrifuge.
WARNING:
UV rays reduce the stability of
plastics.
Do not subject the centrifuge, rotors and plastic
accessories to direct sunlight.
CAUTION:
If the centrifuge is not leveled with
ground, imbalances can occur and the centrifuge
can be damaged.
Do not place anything under the feet to level the
centrifuge.
