Labnet Z233M-2 High Capacity MicroCentrifuge - Manual (Page 3)

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1.1 Precautions and hazards
Before putting the centrifuge into operation, please read this instruction Before putting the centrifuge into operation, please read this instruction Before putting the centrifuge into operation, please read this instruction Before putting the centrifuge into operation, please read this instruction Before putting the centrifuge into operation, please read this instruction
manual carefully. manual carefully. manual carefully. manual carefully. manual carefully.
The centrifuge must not be operated by unqualified persons not familar with the correct
use and intended purpose of the machine. Please use only the original spare parts.
For personal and environmental safety, pay special attention to the following
precautions:
The Hermle Z 233 M-2 is neither explosion proof nor inert gas shielded and should,
therefore, never be operated in explosive-hazardous locations.
Never stay in the safety zone of 30 cm around the centrifuge or deposit dangerous
materials inside this zone during centrifugation.
The centrifugation of flammable, explosive or radioactive samples is not
allowed.
Do not spin samples which can chemically react with each other when exposed to air.
Never spin toxical or pathological material without adequate safety precautions i.e.
centrifuging of buckets/tubes without or with defective hermetic sealing is not
allowed.
The end-user should perform appropriate disinfection procedures in the event of
dangerous materials contaminating the centrifuge or its accessories.
General universal laboratory precautions should be observed if infectious materials are
centrifuged. If necessary, please contact a health safety officer!
It is prohibited to run the centrifuge with rotors not suited for this centrifuge model.
Under no circumstances, should the centrifuge lid be opened while the rotor is still
turning (running with a speed of more than 2 meters per second).
The following rules must be strictly adhered to: The following rules must be strictly adhered to: The following rules must be strictly adhered to: The following rules must be strictly adhered to: The following rules must be strictly adhered to:
Do not operate the centrifuge if it is not installed correctly.
Never operate the centrifuge in a disassembled state ( e.g. without sheet metal cover).
Do not run the centrifuge if electrical or mechanical systems have been tampered with
by unauthorized persons.
Never use accessories such as rotors and buckets which are not exclusively
approved by Hermle Labortechnik GmbH or National Labnet Company Hermle Labortechnik GmbH or National Labnet Company Hermle Labortechnik GmbH or National Labnet Company Hermle Labortechnik GmbH or National Labnet Company Hermle Labortechnik GmbH or National Labnet Company, except
commercially available centrifuge tubes of glass or plastic.
Do not spin corrosive samples which may cause damage to the centrifuge and impair
the mechanic resistance.
Never operate the centrifuge with rotors or buckets which show any signs of
corrosion or mechanical damage
The manufacturer is only responsible for the security and reliability of the The manufacturer is only responsible for the security and reliability of the The manufacturer is only responsible for the security and reliability of the The manufacturer is only responsible for the security and reliability of the The manufacturer is only responsible for the security and reliability of the
centrifuge if: centrifuge if: centrifuge if: centrifuge if: centrifuge if:
The unit is operated according to the instruction manual.
Modifications, repairs and new adjustments are performed by HERMLE or Labnet
authorized persons and the electrical installation of the location where the
centrifuge is operated corresponds to the IEC-regulations.