Danger, Precautions And Warranty; Following Rules Must Strictly Be Adhered To - Hermle Z 207 A Operating Manual

1.6.4 Danger, Precautions and Warranty

This device may only be operated by a trained professional. Carefully, read the
operating manual and be familiar with the functions of the device.
To protect people and the environment, the following precautions must be taken:
• During centrifugation, the presence of people and the arrangement of hazardous materials is
strictly prohibited, within 30 cm/12 in around the centrifuge, according to the regulations of
EN 61010-2-020.
• The HERMLE Z 207 A is non "explosion-proof" and must not be operated in explosion-
endangered areas or locations. Centrifugation of flammable, explosive, radioactive, or such
substances, which chemically react with high energy, is strictly prohibited. If used in such
environment, this is at the users own expense.
• Never spin toxic or pathogenic material without adequate safety precautions, i.e.
centrifugation of tubes with or without defective hermetic sealing, is strictly prohibited. The
user is obliged to perform appropriate disinfection procedures, in case dangerous substances
have contaminated the centrifuge and/or its' accessories. When centrifuging infectious
substances, always pay attention to the General Laboratory Precautions. If necessary,
contact your safety officer!
• It is prohibited to run the centrifuge, with rotors not manufactured for this unit.
• Under no circumstances open the lid of the centrifuge, while the rotor is still running or
rotating with a speed of > 2m/s.

1.6.5 Following Rules Must Strictly be Adhered To:

• Do not operate the centrifuge if not installed correctly.
• Do not operate the centrifuge when dismounted (e.g. without housing).
• Do not run the centrifuge, if mechanical or electrical assembly groups have been tampered
with, by unauthorized personnel.
• Do not use accessories such as rotors and adapters, that are not approved by HERMLE
Labortechnik GmbH, except commercially available centrifuge tubes, made of glass or
plastic.
• Do not spin extremely corrosive substances, as they may cause material damages and impair
mechanical resistance.
• Do not operate the centrifuge with rotors or adapters, which show any signs of corrosion or
mechanical damage.
The manufacturer is responsible for safety and reliability, of the centrifuge, only if:
• The unit is operated in accordance to this instruction manual.
• Modifications, repairs or other adjustments are performed by HERMLE-authorized personnel
and the electrical installation of the related location corresponds to the IEC-regulations.
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