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Precautions
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Medilite Microcentrifuges
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Precautions
In order to ensure safe operation of the Sorvall Medilite, the following general safety
regulations must be followed:
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The centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only.
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The centrifuge is to be used for its intended use only.
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While handling centrifuge, rotor, and samples you must wear laboratory clothing (e.g.
gloves).
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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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Do not lean on the centrifuge.
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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.
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Do not use rotors which show any signs of cracks.
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Use only with rotors which have been properly installed. Follow the instructions in
section
“Rotor Installation”
on
page 4-2
.
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Use only with rotors which have been loaded properly.
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Never overload the rotor.
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Never open the door until the rotor has come to a complete stop.
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Never use the centrifuge if parts of it are damaged or missing.
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Do not touch the electronic components of the centrifuge or alter any electronic or
mechanical components.
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Please observe the safety instructions.
Please pay particular attention to the following aspects:
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Location: well-ventilated environment
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Place the centrifuge on a clean, dry surface, to make certain that the suction feet at the
bottom grip the surface firmly.
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Especially when working with corrosive samples (salt solutions, acids, bases), the
accessory parts and rotor chamber have to be cleaned carefully.
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Always balance the samples.
