Thermo Scientific Fisherbrand GT4 Instruction Manual page 6

• Never use the centrifuge if parts of its cover panels are
damaged or missing.
• Do not touch the electronic components of the centrifuge
or alter any electronic or mechanical components.
• Observe the safety instructions.
Pay attention to the following:
• Location: Well-ventilated environment, set-up on a level
and rigid surface with adequate load-bearing capacity.
• Rotor installation: Make sure the rotor is locked
properly into place before operating the centrifuge.
• When working with corrosive samples (salt solutions,
acids, bases), the accessory parts and vessel have to be
cleaned carefully.
• Always balance the samples.
Centrifuging hazardous substances:
• Do not centrifuge explosive or flammable materials or
substances which could react violently with one another.
• 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.
When centrifuging microbiological samples from the Risk
Group II (according to the Bio-safety Manual of the World
Health Organization WHO), aerosol-tight biological seals
have to be used.
For materials in a higher risk group, extra safety measures
have to be taken.
• If toxins or pathogenic substances enter into the
centrifuge or its parts, appropriate disinfection measures
have to be taken (refer to the section Disinfection).
• Highly corrosive substances which can cause material
damage and impair the mechanical stability of the rotor
should only be centrifuged in corresponding protective
tubes.
IF A HAZARDOUS SITUATION OCCURS, TURN OFF
THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE CENTRIFUGE AND
LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY.
This symbol refers to general hazards.
CAUTION: Means that material damage could
occur.
WARNING: Means that injuries or material
damage or contamination could occur.
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This symbol refers to biological hazards.
Observe the information contained in the
instruction manual to keep yourself and your
environment safe.
Centrifuge GT 4 / 4R