General Information; Safety Precautions; Technical Data - Labnet SPECTRAFUGE 6C User Manual

1. General Information

This manual provides important safety information for the Spectrafuge 6C
laboratory centrifuge. It should be kept near the centrifuge for quick and easy
reference.
1.1 Description
The Spectrafuge 6C is a small benchtop centrifuge designed for separation
of various research samples. The Spectrafuge 6C is supplied with a 6 x
15ml rotor. Adapters are available for tubes smaller than 10ml. The
Spectrafuge 6C reaches speeds of up to 6,500rpm/4,000 x g.

1.2 Safety precautions

Note: All users of the centrifuge must read the Safety Precautions
section of this manual before attempting to operate the unit!
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
Do not operate the centrifuge if any of the following conditions exist:
-The centrifuge has not been installed properly
-The centrifuge is partially dismantled
-Service has been attempted by unauthorized or unqualified personnel
-The rotor has not been installed securely on the motor shaft
-Rotors and accessories not belonging to the standard range are being used
without permission being obtained from the manufacturer to use such
rotors and/or accessories in the centrifuge
Exception: Centrifuge tubes, normally available in the laboratory.
-The centrifuge is located in an explosive atmosphere
-Materials to be centrifuged are combustible and/or explosive
-Materials to be centrifuged are chemically reactive
-The rotor load is not properly balanced

1.3 Technical data

Dimensions
Width
Depth
Height
Maximum speed
Maximum RCF
Maximum volume
Admiss. density
Electrical/fuse rating
8.25 inches
9.5 inches
7.0 inches
6,500rpm
4,000 x g
6 x 15ml
1.2kg/dm 3
100V~,50-60Hz, 1.0A/1.0 AT
120V~, 50-60Hz, 1.0A/1.0AT
230V~, 50-60Hz, 0.6A/.05AT
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