SAFETY NOTICES
Zonal centrifugation includes operations where the rotor will turn while the door is open. Be
sure to read though the “Zonal rotor instruction manual” before operation. (Section 3-4-3)
The cap is installed by hand on the rotor when it is turning. Perform this operation with care
and be sure to follow the instructions in the instruction manual. (Section 3-4-3)
The cap is removed by hand from the rotor and the seal assembly is installed when the rotor
is turning. Perform this operation with care and be sure to follow the instructions in the
instruction manual. (Section 3-4-3)
Never conduct operations in a manner other than as described in this operation manual.
(Section 3-5)
When the centrifuge will not be used for a long time, keep the power breaker off.
(Section 3-5)
Do not perform any operation not specified in this manual. If any problem is found on your
centrifuge, contact a
Thermo
Fisher
Scientific
authorized sales/service representative.
(Chapter 4 and Chapter 5)
Using cleaning or sterilization method other than recommended in this instruction manual
may cause corrosion or deterioration of this centrifuge. Refer to chemical resistance chart
attached to the rotor or contact
Thermo
Fisher
Scientific
. (Chapter 4)
For sterilization of the surface of the centrifuge and the rotor chamber, wipe them with a cloth
dampened with 70% ethanol. Using the method other than the above method might cause
corrosion or deterioration of the centrifuge. Refer to the chemical resistance chart provided
with the rotor, or contact
Thermo
Fisher
Scientific
. While we recommend that 70% ethanol
is used for sterilization, no guarantee of sterility or disinfection is expressed or implied.
When sterilization or disinfection is a concern, consult your laboratory safety officer
regarding proper methods to use. (Chapter 4)
Do not pour any solution such as water, detergent and disinfectant directly into the rotor
chamber. Otherwise, the bearings of the drive unit may be corroded or deteriorated.
(Section 4-1)
Clean the inside of the drive hole (crown hole) of the rotor and the surface of the drive shaft
(crown) of the centrifuge once a month. If the drive hole or the drive shaft is stained or any
foreign matter is adhered, the rotor may be improperly installed and come off during
operation. (Section 4-2)
Your ultracentrifuge can be damaged if connected to a wrong voltage. Check the voltage
before plugging the ultracentrifuge into a power source. (Chapter 6)
Be sure to remove the rotor from the rotor chamber when centrifuge is moved. After
installation and before any test-run, this ultracentrifuge always needs the internal check by a
Thermo
Fisher
Scientific authorized sales/service representative. (Chapter 6)
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