SAFETY NOTICES
Precaution
i
ndications in
t
his Manual
The followings informations indicate the precaution indications and the chapters/sections
which mention them in this manual.
1.Indication of DANGER
To avoid electrical shock hazards, follow below when servicing the centrifuge.
1) Be sure to turn off the POWER switch and turn off the distribution board of your
centrifuge room
if your centrifuge is equipped with a three wire power cord. Then wait
at least three minutes and then remove the covers from the centrifuge.
2) Be sure to turn off the POWER switch and unplug the power cord from the receptacle
if
your centrifuge is equipped with a power cord with a plug. Then wait at least three
minutes and then remove the covers from the centrifuge.
(Section 3-5, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, and Chapter 6)
2.Indication of WARNING
1. The overspeed decal must match the maximum speed of the rotor, because the
overspeed decal is a critical component that detects the over-speed of the rotor: If an
overspeed decal that is not compatible with the rotor is attached, the rotor could break,
resulting in damage to the ultracentrifuge. (Section 2-2-4)
1. This centrifuge is not explosion proof centrifuge. Never use explosive or flammable
samples or materials that chemically react vigorously. Do not centrifuge such materials in
this instrument nor handle or store them near the instrument.
2. Take all necessary safety measures before using samples that are toxic or radioactive, or
blood samples that are pathogenic or infectious. (Section 3-1)
Do not incline or move the instrument while the rotor is spinning. Do not place any object on
the instrument or lean on the instrument. (Section 3-2)
The centrifuge itself may move if the rotor fails during high-speed rotation. Make sure there
is a 30
cm area around the centrifuge that will allow for such movement and do not allow
individuals to enter into that area during operation. Also do not place dangerous objects such
as flammable or explosive materials on top of the centrifuge or in the surrounding area.
(Section 3-2 and Chapter 6)
1. Never open the door during rotation.
2. Never touch the rotor during rotation. (Section 3-5)
It can take more than three hours for the rotor to come to a complete stop because the rotor
chamber is under vacuum. Before opening the door, wait until the rotor comes to a stop.
(Section 3-5)
Never touch the rotor while it is rotating. (Section 3-5)
1. If the centrifuge, rotor, or an accessory is contaminated by samples that are toxic or
radioactive, or blood samples that are pathogenic or infectious, be sure to decontaminate
the item according to good laboratory procedures and methods.
2. If there is a possibility that the centrifuge, rotor, or an accessory is contaminated by
samples that might impair human health (for example, samples that are toxic or radioactive,
or blood samples that are pathogenic or infectious), it is your responsibility to sterilize or
decontaminate the centrifuge, rotor, or the accessory properly before requesting repairs
from a
Thermo
Fisher
Scientific
authorized sales/service representative.
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