Intended Purpose; Symbols Used In This Manual; Symbols Used On The Centrifuge - Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 4000 Instruction Manual

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Preface

Intended Purpose

Intended Purpose
• This centrifuge is a laboratory product designed to separate components by generation of a relative
centrifugal force. It separates human samples (e.g. blood, urine and other body fluids) collected in
appropriate containers, either alone or after addition of reagents or other additives.
• As research laboratory or bioprocessing laboratory centrifuge, it is designed to also run other
containers filled with chemicals, environmental samples and other non-human body samples.
• Maximum sample density at maximum speed: 1.2
• This centrifuge should be operated by trained specialists only.

Symbols used in this Manual

Symbols used on the Centrifuge

iv Sorvall LYNX 4000 / 6000
This symbol refers to general hazards.
CAUTION means that material damage could occur.
WARNING means that injuries or material damage or contamination could occur.
This symbol refers to biological hazards.
Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your
environment safe.
This symbol refers to electrical hazards.
This symbol refers to general hazards. Follow the instructions in the instruction manual in
any case.
This symbol refers to information on hazards, described within the manual.
This Symbol refers to check, if the rotor is installed correct by lifting it slightly at
the handle. See "Rotor Installation"
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