Labnet Spectrafuge 16M Microcentrifuge User Manual - Manual (Page 4)

1. General Information
This manual provides important safety information for the Spectrafuge
laboratory microcentrifuge. It should be kept near the centrifuge for
quick and easy reference.
1.1 Description
The Spectrafuge is a small benchtop centrifuge designed for
separation of various research samples. The motor is brushless
and requires no routine maintenance. The Spectrafuge is sup-
plied with an 18 x 1.5ml rotor for micro samples. Adapters are
available for tubes smaller than 1.5ml. The Spectrafuge reaches
speeds of up to 14,000rpm/16,000 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 manu-
facturer 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
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