General Information; Safety Precautions; Technical Data - Labnet Spectrafuge 16M User Manual

General Information:

This manual provides important safety information for the Spectrafuge 16M
laboratory microcentrifuge. It should be kept near the centrifuge for quick and
easy reference.
Description
The Spectrafuge 16M is a small benchtop centrifuge designed for separation of
various research samples. The motor is brushless and requires no routine
maintenance. The Spectrafuge 16M is supplied with an 18 x 1.5ml rotor for
micro samples. Adapters are available for tubes smaller than 1.5ml. The
Spectrafuge 16M reaches speeds of up to 14,000rpm/16,000 x g.

Safety precautions

Note: All users of the centrifuge must read the Safety Precautions section of this
manual before attempting to operate the unit!
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
Do not operate the centrifuge if any of the following conditions exist:
-The centrifuge has not been installed properly
-The centrifuge is partially dismantled
-Service has been attempted by unauthorized or unqualified personnel
-The rotor has not been installed securely on the motor shaft
-Rotors and accessories not belonging to the standard range are being used
without permission being obtained from the manufacturer to use such rotors
and/or accessories in the centrifuge
Exception: Microcentrifuge tubes made of plastic, normally available in the
laboratory.
-The centrifuge is located in an explosive atmosphere
-Materials to be centrifuged are combustible and/or explosive
-Materials to be centrifuged are chemically reactive
-The rotor load is not properly balanced

Technical data

Dimensions
Width
Depth
Height
Maximum speed
Maximum RCF
Maximum volume
Admiss. density
Electrical/fuse rating
8.25 inches
8.9 inches
7.6 inches
14,000rpm
16,000 x g
18 x 1.5/2.0ml
1.2kg/dm3
120V~, 50-60Hz, 1.0A/2.5AT
230V~, 50-60Hz, 0.6A/1.25AT
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