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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Centrifugation of flammable, explosive, radioactive or such substances, which chemically
react with high energy, is strictly prohibited. If used in such environment, this is at the users
own expense.
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Never spin toxic or pathogenic material without adequate safety precautions, i.e.
centrifugation of buckets / tubes with or without defective hermetic sealing, is strictly
prohibited. The user is obliged to perform appropriate disinfection procedures in case
dangerous substances have contaminated the centrifuge and/or its' accessories. When
centrifuging infectious substances, always pay attention to the General Laboratory
Precautions. If necessary, contact your safety officer!
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It is prohibited to run the centrifuge with rotors not manufactured for this unit.
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Under no circumstances open the lid of the centrifuge while the rotor is still running or rotating
with a speed of > 2m/s.
1.6.5 Following Rules Must strictly be Adhered To:
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Do not operate the centrifuge if not installed correctly.
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Do not operate the centrifuge when dismounted (e.g. without housing).
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Do not run the centrifuge if mechanical or electrical assembly groups have been tampered
with by unauthorized personnel.
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Do not use accessories such as rotors and buckets that are not approved by HERMLE
Labortechnik GmbH, except commercially available centrifuge tubes made of glass or plastic.
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Do not spin extremely corrosive substances as they may cause material damages and impair
mechanical resistance.
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Do not operate the centrifuge with rotors or buckets which show any signs of corrosion or
mechanical damage.
The manufacturer is responsible for safety and reliability of the centrifuge only if:
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The unit is operated in accordance to this instruction manual.
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Modifications, repairs or other adjustments are performed by HERMLE-authorized personnel
and the electrical installation of the related location corresponds to the IEC-regulations.
1.6.6 Warranty
The centrifuge has been subjected to thorough testing and quality control. In the unlikely case of any
manufacturing faults occurring, the centrifuge and rotors are covered by warranty for a period of two
years from date of delivery. This warranty becomes invalid in any case of mishandling, damage
and/or negligence and further in any case of usage of inappropriate spare parts and / or accessories
or unauthorized modification of the unit.
Technical modification rights are reserved by the manufacturer in regards to technical
improvement!
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