Electrical Safety; Safety Against Risk Of Fire; Chemical And Biological Safety - Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC6 Plus Instruction Manual

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Important Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety

Safety Against Risk of Fire

Chemical and Biological Safety

Notice for an Earthquake
An abnormality may be found on the centrifuge depending on the magnitude of an earthquake.
If any abnormality is found, stop using the centrifuge immediately and ask for inspection by Thermo
or your local representative of Thermo Fisher Scientific products.
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WARNING
Your centrifuge must be grounded properly to avoid electrical shock hazards.
CAUTION
Do not place containers holding liquid on or near the instrument or in the rotor chamber. If they
spill, liquid may get into the instrument and damage electrical components.
WARNING
This instrument is not designed for use with materials capable of developing flammable or
explosive vapors or extreme exothermic reactions. Do not centrifuge such materials in this
instrument nor handle or store them near the instrument.
WARNING
When using radioactive, toxic, or pathogenic materials, be aware of all characteristics of the
materials and the hazards associated with them in the event leakage occurs during
centrifugation. If leakage does occur, neither the centrifuge nor the rotor can protect you
from particles dispersed in the air. To protect yourself, we recommend additional
precautions be taken to prevent exposure to these materials, for example, use of controlled
ventilation or isolation areas.
Always be aware of the possibility of contamination when using radioactive, toxic, or
pathogenic materials. Take all necessary precautions and use appropriate decontamination
procedures if exposure occurs.
The use of sealed rotors, buckets and/or sample containers will provide increased protection
from contamination during routine operation. However, these items will not guarantee
contaminatio protection from accidents resulting in damage to the rotor or buckets. Do not
run hazardous materials in the centrifuge unless placed in a biohazard enclosure and
operated using all appropriate safety precautions.
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