Labnet Z306 Hermle Universal Centrifuge User Manual

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Z306 Instruction

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1.5.3 Warning and information signs

Four carrier must be used at all times on four place swing out rotors or
damage will occur to the centrifuge. Such damage will not be covered
under the product warranty.

Attention! Check the fastening of the rotor nut before each run.

Take off mains plug before opening the housing or the emergency release

1.5.4 Danger, precautions and warranty

This device may only be operated by trained specialist stuff. They must have carefully read

the operating manual and be familiar with the function of the device.

To protect people and environment the following precautions should be observed:
•

During centrifugation, the presence of people and the setting up of hazardous materials is
prohibited within 30 cm around the centrifuge according to the regulations of EN 61010-2-
020.

• The

HERMLE

Z 306 is non explosion-proof and must therefore not be operated in explosion-

endangered areas or locations. Centrifugation of flammable, explosive, radioactive, or such

substances, which chemically react with high energy, is strictly prohibited. The final decision
on the risks associated with the use of such substances is the responsibility of the user of the

centrifuge.

•

Never spin toxic or pathogenic material without adequate safety precautions, i.e.
centrifugation of buckets / tubes without or with defective hermetic sealings is strictly

prohibited. The user is obliged to perform appropriate disinfection procedures in case
dangerous substances have contaminated the centrifuge and or its accessories. When

centrifuging infectious substances, always pay attention to the General Laboratory
Precautions. If necessary, contact your safety officer!

•

It is prohibited to run the centrifuge with rotors other than listed for this unit.

•

Under no circumstances open the lid of the centrifuge while the rotor is still running or rotating
with a speed of > 2m/s