Adapters; Vessels - Sigma 4-5KRL Manual

Refrigerated Centrifuge for Robot Use Sigma 4-5KRL
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In order to ensure easy handling, even if vessels of various sizes are used,
carrier systems were developed.
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Load the opposite adapters with the same number of vessels and with
the same weights in order to avoid imbalance.
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If all of the compartments of a carrier are not used, the buckets must be
loaded evenly. Loading the edges of a bucket only is not permissible.
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Load the vessels outside of the centrifuge. Liquids in the buckets or
multiple carriers cause corrosion.
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Fill the vessels carefully and arrange them according to their weight.
Imbalances result in the excessive wear of the bearings.
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Always fill the tubes up to their useful volume (= the volume that is
stated for the tube).
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When using glass vessels, the maximum value of 4,000 x g must not be
exceeded (except special high-strength glass vessels; please refer to
the information provided by the manufacturer).
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After the centrifugation, remove the vessels carefully in order to prevent
the samples from mixing.
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Follow the safety instructions and hazard warnings (see chapter 3 -
"Safety")!
Version 11/2017, Rev. 1.7.1 of 08/12/2022 • sb
Translation of the original operating manual,