Labnet Prism Mini Centrifuge - Manual (Page 2)

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General Information:
The Labnet Prism Mini Centrifuge is supplied with two rotors, one for microtubes
and one for 0.2ml PCR strip tubes. The 8 place rotor is designed to centrifuge up
to eight individual 1.5/2.0ml plastic microcentrifuge tubes. It will also accept 0.5ml
and 0.4ml tubes with the adapters supplied with the unit. Adapters are available
separately for 0.2ml tubes. The strip tube rotor is designed to centrifuge four 8 x
0.2ml strip tubes. It will also accept up to 32 individual 0.2ml tubes. Both rotors
are designed for applications requiring relatively low g-forces, such as
microfiltration, cell separation and quick spin downs from the walls of tubes.
Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate the centrifuge.
Intended use of the equipment
-For Quick Spin-down from Walls or Caps of Centrifuge Tubes
-Complete Set with Circular Fixed-Angle Rotor and Strip Rotor
Installation
1. Bench top area required for the clearance envelope for the intended use
2. Methods for leveling of the centrifuge
3. Instructions for site preparation
Operation:
Before operating the centrifuge, be sure that the power switch on the back of the
unit is in the “on” position. To begin a run, simply close the lid of the centrifuge.
No other controls are required. To stop rotation, press and release the tab on the
front of the lid. This will release the lid lock, allowing the lid to self-open and the
rotor to come to a gradual stop. Caution: Do not attempt to open the lid or
remove samples until the unit has come to a complete stop. Once the lid has fully
opened and the rotor has stopped, samples may be removed from the rotor.
Safe operation of the centrifuge requires that the rotor be loaded in a balanced
fashion. Failure to load the rotor properly presents a hazardous condition and
may damage the centrifuge. Individual tubes, strip tubes and/or adapters must
always be loaded symmetrically to ensure proper balance. Never run the
centrifuge with only one strip tube in place.
Equipment maintenance
1. Instructions specify inspection of any means of fixing the equipment to the
mounting surface and the condition of the mounting surface itself
2. Instructions specify safeguards for the operator during cleaning
3. Inspection of the protective casing
4. Frequency of inspection and the method of replacement of BIOSEALS and
other bio-containment components
5. The instructions for use state the precautions when the materials to be used
with a laboratory centrifuge are known to be toxic, radioactive, or contaminated
with pathogenic micro-organisms