Labnet Prism Air-Cooled Microcentrifuge (C2500) - Manual (Page 5)

1. General Information
This manual provides important safety information for the Prism microcentrifuge. It should be
kept near the centrifuge for quick and easy reference.
1.1 Description
The Prism is a small benchtop centrifuge designed for separation of various research
samples. The motor is brushless and requires no routine maintenance. The Prism is
supplied with a 24 x 1.5/2.0ml rotor for micro sample tubes. Adapters are available for
tubes smaller than 1.5ml. The Prism reaches speeds of up to 15,000rpm/21,200 x g.
1.2 Safety precautions
Note: All users of the centrifuge must read the Safety Precautions section of this
manual before attempting to operate the unit!
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Do not operate the centrifuge if any of the following conditions exist:
-The centrifuge has not been installed properly
-The centrifuge is partially dismantled
-Service has been attempted by unauthorized or unqualified personnel
-The rotor has not been installed securely on the motor shaft
-Rotors and accessories not belonging to the standard range are being used without
permission being obtained from the manufacturer to use such rotors and/or accessories in
the centrifuge
Exception: Microcentrifuge tubes made of plastic, normally available in the laboratory.
-The centrifuge is located in an explosive atmosphere
-Materials to be centrifuged are combustible and/or explosive
-Materials to be centrifuged are chemically reactive
-The rotor load is not properly balanced
- The rotor nut was not tightened with a wrench