Thermo Scientific Sorvall BP 8 / 16 and Sorvall BIOS 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges
THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS CHAPTER ARE FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS.
Figure I–1: Centrifuge clearance, example with barcode scanner
2. Transporting
WA R N I N G
Never stand before a moving centrifuge to stop it.
If the centrifuge is moved on an uneven surface, it can get faster due to its own weight.
An impact of the centrifuge can lead to serious injuries.
CA UT I O N
Always remove the rotor before you transport the centrifuge.
If you do not remove the rotor you can damage the centrifuge drive or drive shaft.
N OT I C E
Dispose the centrifuge packaging.
Assign a shipping company for the transport.
N OT I C E
Inform the customer service about the transport.
Use a forklift to lift a centrifuge that is fixed on a palette.
Impact can damage the centrifuge.
Send the centrifuge upright and if possible in packaging.
THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS CHAPTER ARE FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS.
Transport and Set Up
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