Eppendorf 5430 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 20)

Safety
Centrifuge 5430/5430 R
English (EN)
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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.
3.5 Warnings for intended use
Read the operating manual and observe the following general safety instructions before using the
Centrifuge 5430/5430 R.
3.5.1 Personal injury or damage to the equipment
WARNING! Electric shock due to damage to device or mains cable.
 Only switch on the device if the device and mains cable are undamaged.
 Only use devices that have been properly installed or repaired.
 In case of danger, disconnect the device from the mains supply by pulling the power plug
from the device or the mains socket or, by using the isolating device intended for this
purpose (e.g. emergency stop switch in the laboratory).
WARNING! Lethal voltages inside the device.
 Ensure that the housing is always closed and undamaged so that no parts inside the device
can be contacted by accident.
 Do not remove the housing of the device.
 Do not allow any liquids to penetrate the inside of the housing.
 Do not allow the device to be opened by anyone except service personnel who have been
specifically authorized by Eppendorf.
WARNING! Risk from incorrect supply voltage
 Only connect the device to voltage sources which correspond to the electrical
requirements on the name plate.
 Only use sockets with a protective earth (PE) conductor and suitable power cable.
WARNING! Damage to health due to infectious liquids and pathogenic germs.
 When handling infectious liquids and pathogenic germs, observe the national regulations,
the biological security level of your laboratory, the material safety data sheets, and the
manufacturer's application notes.
 Use aerosol tight sealing systems for the centrifugation of these substances.
 When working with pathogenic germs belonging to a higher risk group, more than one
aerosol-tight bioseal must be used.
 Wear personal protective equipment.
 For full instructions regarding the handling of germs or biological material of risk group II
or higher, please refer to the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" (Source: World Health
Organization, current edition of the Laboratory Biosafety Manual).