Thermo Scientific Sorvall MTX 150 Instruction Manual page 9

Electrical Safety
Safety against Risk of Fire
Chemical and Biological Safety
Thermo Scientific
CAUTION
• If the micro-ultracentrifuge is exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time, the color of the
covers may be changed or the coating may be peeled off. After use, cover the
micro-ultracentrifuge with a cloth to protect it from direct exposure.
WARNING
• Your micro-ultracentrifuge must be grounded properly to avoid electrical shock hazards.
CAUTION
• Do not place containers holding liquid in the rotor chamber or on or near the
instrument. If they spill, liquid may get into the instrument and damage electrical
components.
• If the machine will not be used for a long time, turn off the main circuit breaker.
WARNING
• This micro-ultracentrifuge is not explosion-proof. Never use explosive or flammable
samples or materials that chemically react vigorously. Do not centrifuge such materials in
this instrument or handle or store them near the instrument.
WARNING
• Take all necessary safety measures before using samples that are toxic or radioactive, or
blood samples that are pathogenic or infectious. You use such samples at your own
responsibility.
• Take all necessary safety measures when Risk Group II materials (as identified in the
World Health Organization "Laboratory Biosafety Manual") are handled, and that more
than one level of protection shall be provided in the case of materials of a higher group.
• If the micro-ultracentrifuge, rotor, or an accessory is contaminated by samples that toxic
or radioactive, or blood samples that pathogenic or infectious, be sure to decontaminate
the item according to good laboratory procedures and methods.
• If there is a possibility that the micro-ultracentrifuge, rotor, or an accessory is
contaminated by samples that might impair human health (for example, samples that are
toxic or radioactive, or blood samples that are pathogenic or infectious), it is your
responsibility to sterilize or decontaminate the micro-ultracentrifuge, rotor, or the
accessory properly before requesting repairs from a Thermo Fisher Scientific authorized
sales/service representative.
• It is your responsibility to sterilize and/or decontaminate the micro-ultracentrifuge,
rotor, or parts properly before returning them to a Thermo Fisher Scientific authorized
sales/service representative.
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