Aligning The Centrifuge; Transporting The Centrifuge; Location - Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-4 Instruction Manual

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Before Use

Aligning the Centrifuge

Aligning the Centrifuge
11. Switch on the centrifuge.
12. Open the centrifuge.
13. Put the enclosed water level on the drive spindle.
14. Use an open-end wrench to level the centrifuge and to raise and lower it.
15. Remove the water level when the centrifuge is leveled.
16. Be sure that the four locking stabilizers stand safe and do not jolt.
17. Fasten the lock nuts by screwing them up as far as possible.
18. Screw the safety bracket onto the locking stabilizers.
19. The final assembly of the safety brackets is carried out after leveling.

Transporting the Centrifuge

• Use a forklift to lift the centrifuge.
• The centrifuge can be damaged by impacts.
• Transport the centrifuge upright and if at all possible in packaging.
Note The packaging is an one-way packaging. Contact a shipping company for the transport.

Location

The centrifuge should only 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 the 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.
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CAUTION If the centrifuge is not level, imbalances can occur and the centrifuge can be
damaged.
The horizontal leveling of the centrifuge must be checked every time after moving it to a
different location.
The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal setup of the centrifuge.
Do not place anything under the feet to level the centrifuge.
WARNING Always remove the rotor before moving the centrifuge.
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