Eppendorf Centrifuge 5427 R - Manual (Page 16)

Safety
Centrifuge 5427 R
English (EN)
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Beginning with the first commissioning, the following rotors including the corresponding buckets, carriers
and rotor lids have a maximum service life of 7 years or of the number of cycles specified in the table
(depending on what occurs first).
For all other rotors and rotor lids of this centrifuge there is no service life limit as long as the following
requirements are met:
• Proper use,
• Recommended maintenance
• Undamaged condition
The date of manufacture is stamped on the rotors in the format 03/10 (= March 2010) or on the inside of the
plastic rotor lids in the form of a clock .
To ensure aerosol tightness, the following applies:
• Replace aerosol-tight rotor lids and caps after 50 autoclaving cycles.
• Replace the seal of QuickLock rotor lids after 50 autoclaving cycles.
3.4 Information on product liability
In the following cases, the designated protection of the device may be compromised. Liability for any
resulting property damage or personal injury is then transferred to the operator:
• The device is not used in accordance with the operating manual.
• The device is used outside of its intended use.
• The device is used with accessories or consumables which are not recommended by Eppendorf.
• The device is maintained or repaired by people not authorized by Eppendorf.
• The user makes unauthorized changes to the device.
Rotor/accessories Maximum service from commissioning onward
S-24-11-AT (5427 R/5430/5430 R) 75,000 cycles 7 years
FA-45-48-11 
(5427 R/5430/5430 R/5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R) 75,000 cycles 7 years
FA-45-12-17 (Centrifuge 5427 R) 75,000 cycles 7 years
QuickLock rotor lid 3 years
Seals of the QuickLock rotor lid 50 autoclaving cycles –
Rotor lid or caps made of polycarbonate ( PC),
polypropylene (PP) or polyetherimide (PEI) 50 autoclaving cycles 3 years
Adapter – 1 year