Thermo Scientific Sorvall Legend Micro Series Instruction Manual page 8

Risk of damage due to incorrect power supply.
Make sure that the centrifuge is plugged only into a power outlet that
has been properly grounded.
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Do not use a power supply cable with inadequate rating.
Risk from handling hazardous substances.
When working with corrosive samples (salt solutions, acids, bases),
the accessories and the centrifuge have to be cleaned thoroughly.
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Extreme care should be taken with highly corrosive substances that
can cause damage and impair the mechanical stability of the rotor.
These should only be centrifuged in fully sealed tubes.
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 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. Visit the Internet page of the World Health Organization
(www.who.int)
a higher risk group, extra safety measures must be taken.
If toxins or pathogenic substances have contaminated the centrifuge
or its parts, appropriate disinfection measures have to be taken
("Disinfection" on page
If a hazardous situation occurs, turn off the power supply to the
centrifuge and leave the area immediately.
Make sure to use the proper accessories for your applications to avoid
hazardous contamination.
In any case of severe mechanical failure, such as rotor or bottle crash,
personnel should be aware that the centrifuge is not aerosol-tight.
Leave the room immediately.
Contact the customer service. Aerosols need time to settle before
opening the centrifuge after a crash. Ventilated centrifuges bear a
higher risk of being contaminated after a crash than refrigerated
centrifuges.
for the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" . For materials in
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