Location; Aligning The Centrifuge; Mains Connection - VWR MEGA STAR 3.0 Instruction Manual

Location

The centrifuge should only be operated indoors.
The set-up location must fulfil the following requirements:
• A safety zone of at least 30 cm must be maintained around the centrifuge.
People and hazardous substances must be kept out of the safety zone while centrifuging.
• The supporting structure must be stable and free of resonance, for example a level laboratory
bench.
• The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal setup of the centrifuge.
• The location must be free of grease and dust.
• The centrifuge should not be exposed to heat and strong sunlight.
WARNING UV rays reduce the stability of plastics.
Do not subject the centrifuge, rotors and plastic accessories to direct sunlight.
• The set-up location must be well-ventilated at all times.

Aligning the centrifuge

The horizontal alignment of the centrifuge must be checked every time after moving it to a different location.
The supporting structure must be suitable for horizontal setup of the centrifuge.
CAUTION If the centrifuge isn't level, imbalances can occur and the centrifuge can be
damaged.
Do not place anything under the centrifuge to level.

Mains Connection

Figure 2. Mains connection
10 VWR MEGA STAR 3.0 / 3.0R ver b, rel 25.06.2020