Alarm Indicators - Thermo Scientific Sorvall MTX 150 Instruction Manual

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Be sure to read and keep in mind the following cautionary information before troubleshooting.
Before removing the cover, top deck, or other component for troubleshooting, always turn off the
POWER switch of the instrument, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and wait at least three
minutes to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
This micro-ultracentrifuge incorporates a "self-diagnosis feature" that diagnoses the cause of any
problem which may occur when you start the micro-ultracentrifuge or while in operation.

Alarm indicators

If any trouble occurs, this machine gives a buzzer sound and displays an alarm message in the message
field of the Run screen to warn of the trouble.
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DANGER Before removing the cover, top deck, or other component for troubleshooting,
always turn off the POWER switch of the instrument, unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet, and wait at least three minutes to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
WARNING
(1) If the micro-ultracentrifuge, rotor, or an accessory is contaminated by samples that are
toxic or radioactive, or blood samples that are pathogenic or infectious, be sure to
decontaminate the item according to good laboratory procedures and methods.
(2) 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. Note that Thermo Fisher Scientific cannot repair the
micro-ultracentrifuge, rotor, or the accessory unless sterilization or decontamination is
completed.
(3) 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. In such cases, copy the decontamination sheet at the end of this
manual and fill out the copied sheet, then attach it to the item to be returned.
Thermo Fisher Scientific may ask you about the treatment for the micro-ultracentrifuge,
rotor or the part if the decontamination is checked and judged as insufficient by Thermo
Fisher Scientific. It is your responsibility to bear the cost of sterilization or decontamination.
Note that Thermo Fisher Scientific cannot repair or inspect the micro-ultracentrifuge, the
rotor or the accessory unless sterilization or decontamination is completed.
CAUTION Do not perform any operation not specified in this manual. If any problem is
found on your micro-ultracentrifuge, contact a Thermo Fisher Scientific authorized
sales/service representative.
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