Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Instruction Manual page 11

Preface
12 Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge
WARNING
In order to ensure safe operation of the Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge, the
following general safety regulations must be followed:
• The centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only.
• The centrifuge is to be used for its intended use only.
• Do not move the centrifuge while it is running.
• Do not lean on the centrifuge.
• Do not place anything on top of the centrifuge during a run. This applies also for the
rotor landing pad.
• 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.
• Contact the the customer service, if the centrifuge and the rotors are in any
conspicious condition, e.g. showing signs of corrosion and/or cracks.
• Do not use rotors which show any signs of corrosion and/or cracks.
• Do not touch the mechanical components of the rotor and do not make any changes
to the mechanical components.
• Use only with rotors which have been properly installed. Follow the instructions on
the Thermo Scientific Auto-Lock rotor exchange in section
page 31.
• Use only with rotors which have been loaded properly. Follow the instructions given
in the rotor manual.
• Never overload the rotor. Follow the instructions given in the rotor manual.
• Never start the centrifuge when the door is open.
• Never open the door until the rotor has come to a complete stop and this has been
confirmed in the display.
• The door emergency release may be used in emergencies only to recover the samples
from the centrifuge, e.g. during a power failure (see section
Door Release" on page
• Never use the centrifuge if parts of its cover panels are damaged or missing.
• Do not touch the electronic components of the centrifuge or alter any electronic or
mechanical components.
• Please observe the safety instructions.
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