Safety Instructions; Electrical Safety; Mechanical Safety - Sigma 2-16KC Operating Manual

2-16KC
Safety
3.6

Safety Instructions

3.6.1

Electrical Safety

3.6.2

Mechanical Safety

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To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the centrifuge uses a three-wire
electrical cord and plug to connect the equipment to earth-ground. To
preserve this safety feature:
Make sure the the wall socket is properly wired and earth-
grounded.
Check that the mains voltage agrees with the nominal voltage
listed on the name plate.
Do not place vessels containing liquid on the centrifuge lid or
within the safety distance of 30 cm around the centrifuge. Spilled
liquids my get into the centrifuge and damage electrical or
mechanical components.
Work on the power supply system must only be performed by
certified electricians.
Inspect the electrical equipment of the unit regularly. Defects
such as loose or burnt cables must be eliminated immediately.
For safe operation of the centrifuge, observe the following:
Do not open the lid when the rotor is in motion!
Do not reach into the rotor chamber when the rotor is in motion!
Do not use the centrifuge if it was installed incorrectly.
Do not use the centrifuge without panels.
Do not use the centrifuge if the rotors and inserts show signs of
corrosion or other defects.
Only use the centrifuge with rotors and accessories that have
been approved by the manufacturer. In case of doubt contact
the manufacturer (see chapter 7.3 "Service Contact").
Do not hold your fingers between the lid and the housing when
closing the lid. Risk of crushing!
Defective lid relieving devices could cause the centrifuge lid to
fall (contact service, if necessary). Risk of crushing!
Do not hit or move the centrifuge during its operation.
Do not lean against or rest on the centrifuge during its operation.
Do not spin any substances that could damage the material of
the rotors and buckets of the centrifuge in any way. Highly
corrosive substances, for example, damage the material and
affect the mechanical strength of the rotors and buckets.
Stop the centrifuge immediately in the event of a malfunction
(see chapter 7 "Malfunctions and Error Correction") or contact
the service of SIGMA Laborzentrifugen GmbH (see 7.3 "Service
Contact").
Ensure that all repairs are performed only by authorized and
specialized personnel (see 7.3 "Service Contact").
Version 03/2010, Rev. 1.7 of 27/01/2012
Translation of the original operating manual