Stuart Microcentrifuge 8500 Operator's Manual page 3

Maintenance, Care and Safety Precautions
Important Safety Information
Please read the following safety precautions and instruction manual before
operating the Stuart Microcentrifuge.
• NEVER use the Microcentrifuge in a manner not specifi ed in these instructions.
• NEVER use solvents or fl ammable liquids in or near this equipment.
• NEVER operate in a hazardous or fl ammable environment.
• NEVER use solvents on the unit that may attack plastic or cause cracks in the rotor.
• NEVER centrifuge materials that in combination or alone are fl ammable, explosive, are
corrosive or that may cause any other hazard or damage this equipment.
• NEVER use materials with a density greater than 1.2g/cm, as this unit is not intended to
centrifuge very dense materials.
• NEVER immerse the Microcentrifuge in water.
• NEVER move the Microcentrifuge while the unit is in operation.
• NEVER operate the Microcentrifuge with the lid open or removed.
• NEVER fi ll tubes while they are in the rotor; liquid spills will cause damage to the Microcentrifuge.
• NEVER operate the Microcentrifuge unless the rotor is fi rmly attached, the tubes are securely
closed and the rotor is balanced.
• NEVER use damaged or cracked rotors.
• NEVER insert non standard tubes or other foreign articles into the rotor.
• NEVER put hand or any object in the rotor area unless the rotor has completely stopped.
• Always only use microcentrifuge tubes and tube strips made from plastic designed to
withstand centrifuged forces of at least 3884 g's (RCF).
• Always only use original rotors, power cord, tube adapters and any other spare parts and
accessories supplied by the centrifuge manufacturer.
• Always remove the power cord from the outlet prior to maintaining or cleaning the
Microcentrifuge.
• Always observe general laboratory safety precautions and regulations when using this product.
• Always use the proper cleaning agents when performing maintenance on the Microcentrifuge.
• Always clean the rotor with a pH-neutral cleaning liquid to ensure the rotor, housing, lid and lid
latches are protected from corrosion and/or mechanical damage.
• Always follow all safety measures from the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for any reagent you use
with/within the Microcentrifuge.
• Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods, except those recommended in
this manual, please contact Cole-Parmer to ensure that the proposed method will not damage
the equipment.
• If a single level of hazard protection is required, use containers that are tested to Risk Group II or
above and, that more than one level of protection is provided for materials of a higher Risk Group.
• If a hazardous material is spilled in and/or on the product, the user has the responsibility for
carrying out appropriate decontamination.
• The Microcentrifuge is intended to be used indoors (only).
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