Important Safety Information; Mechanical Safety - Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC6 Plus Instruction Manual

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Important Safety Information

Mechanical Safety

Important Safety Information
Certain potentially dangerous conditions are inherent to the use of all centrifuges. To ensure safe
operation of this centrifuge, anyone using it should be aware of all safe practices and take all
precautions described below and throughout these operating instructions.
Mechanical Safety
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WARNING
For operator safety, maintain a 30-cm "clearance envelope" around the instrument while the
rotor is spinning. Do not store dangerous substances capable of developing flammable or
explosive vapors in the clearance envelope.
Do not attempt to unlock the door forcefully while the rotor is spinning.
Do not attempt to slow or stop the spinning rotor by hand.
Do not incline or move the instrument while the rotor is spinning. Do not lean on the
instrument.
If abnormal sound or vibration occurs, stop the operation immediately and contact Thermo
or your local representative of Thermo Fisher Scientific products.
CAUTION
Before using a rotor, be sure to read through the rotor instruction manual.
Maximum rotor speed depends on the rotor, buckets, assemblies, tubes or adapters to be
used. Follow the instructions in the rotor instruction manual.
Do not use corroded, scratched or cracked rotors, buckets and assemblies. Check that the
rotor, buckets and assemblies are free of such abnormalities before operation.
When using a swinging bucket, check that the buckets are properly engaged with the rotor
pins before operation. An incorrect setting can cause severe damage to the instrument.
Be sure to mount the rotor cover if provided. Check that the rotor cover is completely
secured with a screw if provided.
Mount the rotor onto the drive shaft (drive spindle) gently and properly. Do not drop the
rotor or apply excessive force to the drive shaft (drive spindle).
Clean the inside of the drive hole (drive spindle hole) of the rotor and the surface of the
drive (drive spindle) of the centrifuge once a week.
If condensation is in the rotor chamber, wipe the chamber dry with a dry sponge or cloth.
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