Hazardous Substances; Operating; Maintenance - Thermo Scientific 75007202 Instruction Manual

Hazardous Substances

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Especially when working with corrosive samples (salt solutions, acids, bases), the accessory parts and vessel have
to be cleaned thoroughly.
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Do not centrifuge explosive or flammable materials or substances.
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The centrifuge is neither inert nor protected against explosion. Never use the centrifuge in an explosion-prone
environment.
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Do not centrifuge toxic or radioactive materials or any pathogenic micro-organisms without suitable safety
precautions.
If centrifuging any hazardous materials mind the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" of the World Health Organization (WHO)
and any local regulations. When centrifuging microbiological samples from the Risk Group II (according to the "Laboratory
Biosafety Manual" of the World Health Organization (WHO)), aerosol-tight biological seals have to be used. Look on the
internet page of the World Health Organization (www.who.int) for the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual".
For materials in a higher risk group, extra safety measures have to be taken.
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If toxins or pathogenic substances have contaminated the centrifuge or its parts, appropriate disinfection measures
have to be taken
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Extreme care should be taken with highly corrosive substances which can cause damage and impair the
mechanical stability of the rotor. These should only be centrifuged in fully sealed tubes.
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If a hazardous situation occurs, turn off the power supply to the centrifuge and leave the area immediately.

Operating

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Never use the centrifuge if parts of its cover panels are damaged or missing.
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Never start the centrifuge when the centrifuge door is open.
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Do not move the centrifuge while it is running.
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Do not lean on the centrifuge.
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Do not place anything on top of the centrifuge during a run.
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Never open the centrifuge door until the rotor has come to a complete stop and this has been confirmed in the
display.
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The emergency door release may be used in emergencies only to recover the samples from the centrifuge, e.g.
during a power failure (see section
Do not open the centrifuge, while it is running.
In any case of severe mechanical failure, such as rotor or bucket crash, the centrifuge is not aerosol-tight.
In case of rotor failure the centrifuge can be damaged. Leave the room. Inform customer service.

Maintenance

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The centrifuge housing is not to be opened by the operator.
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("Disinfection" on page 35).
"Mechanical Emergency Door Release" on page 39).
Sorvall ST 8 / 8R Centrifuge
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