Personnel Requirements - Hettich ROTINA 380 Operating Instructions Manual

Non-intended use
Foreseeable misuse
2.2

Personnel requirements

Required qualifications
Personal protective equipment
AB1701en_SA
The centrifuge may only be used by qualified personnel in closed laborato-
ries. The centrifuge is only intended for the use referred to above. Intended
use also includes observing all instructions in the user manual and compli-
ance with inspection and maintenance. Any other use or use beyond this is
considered improper. Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG shall not be liable
for any damage arising from this.
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The centrifuge is not suitable for use in explosive or radioactive, or
biologically or chemically-contaminated atmospheres.
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The user must take appropriate actions when centrifuging hazardous
substances or mixtures of substances that are toxic, radioactive or con-
taminated with pathogenic microorganisms.
The manufacturer generally recommends using only centrifuge tubes
with special screw caps for hazardous substances.
Use sealable centrifuge tubes with a biosafety system for materials of
risk groups 3 and 4.
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The manufacturer does not recommend centrifugation with flammable or
explosive materials.
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The manufacturer does not recommend centrifugation with materials
that react chemically with one another with high energy.
The manufacturer recommends using only accessories that it has approved
for the intended purpose.
Only operate the centrifuge under supervision.
The user has read the user manual in full and familiarised themselves with
the device.
NOTICE
Damage to the device by unauthorised personnel
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Tampering with and modifications to devices by unau-
thorised persons are at the operating organisation's own
risk and will result in the loss of all warranty and liability
claims.
Trained user
The user is trained in laboratory practice and able to carry out the work
assigned to them, and to recognise and prevent potential hazards inde-
pendently.
Lack of personal protective equipment or unsuitable personal protective
equipment increases the risk of impaired health and injury.
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Only use personal protective equipment that is in proper condition.
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Only use personal protective equipment that is adapted to the person
(correct size, for example).
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Observe instructions on other protective equipment for specific activities.
Rev.: 04 / 11.2023
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