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Labnet Prism Air-Cooled Microcentrifuge (C2500) User Manual

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Safety Precautions

NEVER use the centrifuge in any manner not specified in these instructions.
NEVER operate the centrifuge without a rotor properly attached to the shaft.
NEVER tighten rotor nut by hand only.

NEVER fill tubes while they are in the rotor. Liquid spillage may harm unit.
NEVER put hands in the rotor area unless the rotor is completely stopped.

NEVER move the centrifuge while the rotor is spinning.

NEVER use solvents or flammables near this or other electrical equipment.
NEVER centrifuge flammable, explosive or corrosive materials.

NEVER centrifuge hazardous materials outside of a hood or proper containment facility.
ALWAYS load the rotor symmetrically. Each tube should be counter balanced by another tube of the

same type and weight.


ALWAYS locate the centrifuge within easy access to an electrical outlet.

ALWAYS use only microcentrifuge tubes made from plastic and designed to withstand centrifugal

forces of at least 21,200 x g.

ALWAYS use a wrench to tighten the rotor nut.