Eppendorf 5418 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 14)

Safety
Centrifuge 5418 / 5418 R
English (EN)
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3.5.2 Incorrect handling of the centrifuge
3.5.3 Incorrect handling of the rotors
NOTICE! Damage to device due to spilled liquids.
1. Switch the device off.
2. Disconnect the device from the power supply.
3. Carefully clean the device and the accessories in accordance with the cleaning and
disinfection instructions in the operating manual.
4. If a different cleaning and disinfecting method is to be used, contact Eppendorf AG to
ensure that the intended method will not damage the device.
NOTICE! Damage to electronic components due to condensation.
Condensation can form inside the device after the device has been moved from a cool to a
warmer environment.
 5418: Wait for at least 3 hours before connecting the device to the power supply.
 Only 5418: Alternative: Let the device heat up for 30 minutes right before a brief transport.
 5418 R: Wait for at least 4 hours before connecting the device to the power supply.
NOTICE! Damage from knocking against or moving the device during operation.
If the rotor bangs against the rotor chamber wall, it will cause considerable damage to the
device and rotor.
 Do not move or knock against the device during operation.
WARNING! Risk of injury from improperly attached rotors and rotor lids.
 Only centrifuge with rotor and rotor lid firmly tightened.
 If unusual noises occur when the centrifuge starts, the rotor or the rotor lid may not be
properly secured. Immediately press the start/stop key to stop centrifuging.
CAUTION! Risk of injury due to asymmetric loading of a rotor.
 Load rotors symmetrically with identical tubes.
 Only load adapters with suitable tubes.
 Always use the same type of tubes (weight, material/density and volume).
 Check symmetric loading by balancing the adapters and tubes used with scales.
CAUTION! Risk of injury from overloaded rotor.
The Centrifuge 5418 / 5418
R is designed for the centrifugation of centrifugation material with
a max. density of 1.2 g/mL at maximum speed and volume.
 Please note the information on each rotor on the maximum load (adapter, tube and
contents) per rotor bore and do not exceed it.