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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.6.3 Warning and Information Signs
1.6.4 Danger, Precautions and Warranty
This device may only be operated by a trained professional. Carefully, read the
operating manual and be familiar with the functions of the device.
To protect people and the environment, the following precautions must be taken:
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During centrifugation, the presence of people and the arrangement of hazardous materials is
strictly prohibited, within 30 cm/12 in around the centrifuge, according to the regulations of
EN 61010-2-020.
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The HERMLE Z 446 K is "non-explosion proof" and must not be operated in explosion-
endangered areas or locations. Centrifugation of flammable, explosive, radioactive, or such
substances, which chemically react with high energy, is strictly prohibited. If used in such
environment, this is at the users own expense.
•
Never spin toxic or pathogenic material without adequate safety precautions, i.e.
centrifugation of buckets / tubes with or without defective hermetic sealing, is strictly
prohibited. The user is obliged to perform appropriate disinfection procedures, in case
dangerous substances have contaminated the centrifuge and/or its' accessories. When
centrifuging infectious substances, always pay attention to the General Laboratory
Precautions. If necessary, contact your safety officer!
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It is prohibited to run the centrifuge, with rotors not manufactured for this unit.
•
Under no circumstances open the lid of the centrifuge, while the rotor is still running or
rotating with a speed of > 2m/s.
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Four microtiter carriers must be used at all times on four places
swing out rotors or damage will occur to the centrifuge. Such
damage will not be covered under the product warranty
Attention! Check the fastening of the rotor nut before each run
Take off mains plug before opening the housing or the
emergency release
Power Input
Rotation Direction Emergency Release
Biohazard Warning
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