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Accident Prevention
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Medilite Microcentrifuges
Thermo Scientific
Accident Prevention
WARNING
If a hazardious situation occurs, turn off the power supply to the centrifuge
and leave the area immediately.
WARNING
If the centrifuge is used in a manner nor specified in this manual, the
protection provided by the centrifuge may be impaired.
Prerequisite for the safe operation of the Sorvall Medilite is a work environment in
compliance with standards, directives and trade association safety regulations and proper
instruction of the user.
The safety regulations contain the following basic recommendations:
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Maintain a radius of at least 30 cm around the centrifuge.
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Implementation of special measures which ensure that no one can approach the
centrifuge for longer than absolutely necessary while it is running.
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The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times. Pull out the power supply plug or
disconnect the power supply in an emergency.
Remaining risk: Inproper use can cause damages, contamincation, and inju-
ries with fatal consequences.
