Symbols Used On The Centrifuge - Thermo Scientific Fisher Scientific Fisherbrand GT1R Centrifuge Instruction Manual

• Implement measures which ensure that no one can
approach the centrifuge for longer than absolutely
necessary while it is running.
• If used for foodstuffs machinery, for cosmetics or
pharmaceutical products, only use closed or aerosol-
tight containers for centrifugation.
Hazardous Substances
• Especially when working with corrosive samples (salt
solutions, acids, bases), the accessory parts and vessel
have to be cleaned thoroughly.
• Do not centrifuge explosive or flammable materials or
substances.
• The centrifuge is neither inert nor protected against
explosion. Never use the centrifuge in an explosion-prone
environment.
• 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.
• If toxins or pathogenic substances have contaminated
the centrifuge or its parts, appropriate disinfection
measures have to be taken (refer to the section
Disinfection).
• 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.
• If a hazardous situation occurs, turn off the power supply
to the centrifuge and leave the area immediately.
Operating
• Never use the centrifuge if parts of its cover panels are
damaged or missing.
• Never start the centrifuge when the centrifuge door is
open.
• Do not move the centrifuge while it is running.
• Do not lean on the centrifuge.
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• Do not place anything on top of the centrifuge during a
run.
• Never open the centrifuge door until the rotor has come
to a complete stop and this has been confirmed in the
display.
• The emergency door release may be used in
emergencies only to recover the samples from the
centrifuge, e.g. during a power failure (refer to the section
Mechanical Emergency Door Release).
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
The centrifuge housing is not to be opened by the operator.
Symbols used on the
Centrifuge
This symbol refers to general hazards.
CAUTION means that material damage
could occur.
WARNING means that injuries or material
damage or contamination could occur.
This symbol refers to biological hazards.
Observe the information contained in the
instruction manual to keep yourself and
your environment safe.
This symbol refers to information on
hazards, described within the manual.
This symbol demands to disconnect mains
before transporting or servicing the
centrifuge.
This symbol demands to check, if the rotor
is installed correct by lifting it slightly at the
handle. Refer to the section Rotor
Installation.
This symbol refers to electrical hazards.
Centrifuge GT 1 / 1R