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For your safety
Proper use
This centrifuge is designed to separate sample
mixtures
of
different
environmental samples and other non-human body
samples.
Improper use
During a run, a safety zone of 30 cm around the centri-
fuge must be maintained where neither persons nor
hazardous materials may be present.
The centrifuge may cause harm to its user or other
persons or may damage goods if safety measures are
not followed
:
Centrifuging hazardous materials
The centrifuge is neither made inert, nor is it explo-
sion-proof. Therefore never use the centrifuge in an
explosion-prone environment.
Do not centrifuge explosive or flammable substanc-
es. The same holds for substances prone to react
violently with each other.
Do not centrifuge toxic or radioactive substances or
pathogenic Micro-organisms without suitable safety
systems.
If Microbiological samples of risk group II (accord-
ing to "Laboratory Bio-safety Manual" of WHO) are
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densities
like
chemicals,
being centrifuged, aerosol-tight bio-seals have to be
used.
For materials in a higher risk group, more than one
precaution is required.
Should toxins or pathogenic substances enter the
centrifuge or its parts, you must perform appropri-
ate procedures for disinfection (see "Maintenance
and care – Disinfection").
Strongly corrosive substances that may cause
damage to materials and reduce the mechanical
strength of the rotor may be centrifuged only inside
protective tubes.
Handling the centrifuge
Use only original accessories for the centrifuge.
The only exceptions are common glass or plastic
centrifuge tubes if they are approved for the rotor
speed and RCF values.
Never use the centrifuge unless the rotor is properly
installed.
You may use the centrifuge only with a properly
loaded rotor. You must not overload the rotor.
Strictly follow the rules and regulations for cleaning
and disinfection.
If the rotor or the rotor lid shows signs of corrosion
or wear, you must stop using it.
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