Chapter 2 Before Use; Before Setting Up; Transporting The Centrifuge; Location - Thermo Scientific SL 16 Instruction Manual

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Before use

Before Setting up

Before Setting up
1. Check the centrifuge and the packaging for any shipping damage.
Inform the shipping company and Thermo Fisher Scientific immediately if any damage is
discovered.
2. Remove the packaging.
3. Check the order for completeness (see
If the order is incomplete, please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Transporting the Centrifuge

• Due to its weight (see
people.
• Always lift the centrifuge at both sides.
Figure 2-1. Lifting the centrifuge at both sides.
• The centrifuge can be damaged by impacts.
• Transport the centrifuge upright and if at all possible in its packaging.

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.
2-2 SL 16 / 16R
"Technical Data"
WARNING Always lift the centrifuge on both sides. Never lift the centrifuge by its front
or the back panel.
Always remove the rotor before moving the centrifuge.
"Scope of Supply" on page
on page 1-3), the centrifuge should be carried by several
iii).
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