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INSTALLATION
Inspection
Inspection
As soon as you receive your RC6 Plus Superspeed Centrifuge carefully inspect it for any shipping
damage that may have occurred. If you find any damage, please report it immediately to the
transportation company and file a damage claim, then notify Thermo Scienitfic. If any parts are
missing, contact one of the Thermo Scienitfic district offices or the local representative of Thermo
Fisher Scientific products. You will find a list of offices on the back cover of this manual.
Identify the Installation Site
When choosing an installation site for the RC6 Plus Centrifuge, consider its dimensions, weight and
noise level:
Table 2-1. Installation Site
Dimensions
Weight
Noise Level
Pollution Degree
Over Voltage Category
The location for the centrifuge must meet these requirements:
• A flat, vibration-free concrete floor. Avoid installing on a carpeted floor.
• Maximum altitude of 2000 meters.
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Sorvall RC6 Plus
DANGER When servicing the centrifuge, be sure to turn off the POWER switch, turn off
the distribution board of your centrifuge room, and wait for at least three minutes before
removing covers or tables from the centrifuge to avoid electrical shock hazards.
WARNING For operator safety, maintain a 30-cm "clearance envelope" around the
instrument and keep out of that area while the rotor is spinning. Do not store dangerous
substances capable of developing flammable or explosive vapors in the clearance envelope.
Width: 752 mm
Depth: 835m (including rear duct assembly)
Depth: 685m (without rear duct assembly)
Height: 1112 mm
350 kg
<64 dB (The maximum noise output with the centrifuge, measured with the
compressor on at 0.91 m (3 ft) from the front of the centrifuge and 1.22 m (4 ft) from
the floor.
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WARNING The RC6 Plus Centrifuge weighs 350 kg (772 lb.). Take the necessary
precautions when installing and moving the centrifuge to avoid personal injury and/or
damage to the centrifuge.
Thermo Scientific
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