Transport And Set Up; Before Setting Up; Location; Transporting - Thermo Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisherbrand GT1R Centrifuge Instruction Manual

Transport and Set Up

Before Setting Up

1. Check the centrifuge and the packaging for any shipping
damage. Inform the shipping company and Fisher
Scientific immediately if any damage is discovered.
2. Remove the packaging.
3. Check, if the items supplied are complete. Refer to the
section Items Supplied. If the items supplied are
incomplete, please contact Fisher Scientific.

Location

The centrifuge is only to be operated indoors.
The set-up location must fulfill the following requirements:
• A safety zone of at least 30 cm must be maintained
around the centrifuge. People and hazardous substances
must be kept out of this safety zone while centrifuging.
• The supporting structure must be stable and free of
resonance.
• The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal
setup of the centrifuge.
• The centrifuge is not to be exposed to heat and strong
sunlight.
WARNING: UV rays reduce the stability of
plastics.
Do not subject the centrifuge, rotors and plastic
accessories to direct sunlight.
• The set-up location must be well-ventilated at all times.

Transporting

WARNING: Always lift the centrifuge from both
sides. Never lift the centrifuge by its front panel,
its back panel or at its door.
Always remove the rotor before moving the
centrifuge.
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• To prevent possible injuries, at least two people should lift
and carry the centrifuge by holding it at the bottom from
opposite sides.
Figure 1. Lifting the centrifuge at both sides.
• Transport the centrifuge and accessories upright within
the associated packaging, if possible.
Note: Store the original centrifuge packaging. Contact a
shipping company or the customer service for the transport.
Always remove the rotor before moving the centrifuge. If you
do not remove the rotor you might damage the centrifuge
drive or centrifuge spindle.

Leveling

CAUTION: If the centrifuge isn't leveled,
imbalances can occur and the centrifuge can be
damaged.
Do not place anything under the centrifuge feet to
level the centrifuge.
The centrifuge must be placed on horizontal and level
supporting structures or benching.
Horizontal level must be checked when moving the centrifuge
to a new location.
Centrifuge GT 1 / 1R