Iris Sample Processing StatSpin® Express 4 Horizontal Centrifuge - Manual (Page 4)

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How to use this manual
This manual along with information contained on product labels and in package inserts should
provide you with all the information you need to operate and maintain the StatSpin
® Express 4.
When the information requires special attention, a caution symbol appears next to the
italicized text.
Please pay close attention to the instructions that accompany the notes and symbols as well as the
standard laboratory practices outlined by your facility and local regulatory agencies. The table below
lists all the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS for the StatSpin
® Express 4.
WARNING – Do not expose the centrifuge or its rotor to strong or concentrated acids, bases or
oxidizing agents, aromatic or halogenated hydrocarbons, esters or ketones.
WARNING – Do not operate or store centrifuge or its rotor below the 2 o C minimum operating
temperature. At extreme low temperature (below -18 o C) the rotor material is subject to cracking under
impact stress (such as dropping onto a hard surface).
WARNING - Do not use the supplied line cord outside of North America. Use a power cord with a
grounded male connector suitable for the power outlet being used, which is rated at 3.0 Amps or more
and has an IEC320/CEE22 female connector to attach to the centrifuge.
CAUTION – Maintain a 300 mm (11.8 inches) clearance envelope around centrifuge during operation.
Do not deposit any potentially hazardous materials within the CLEARANCE ENVELOPE.
CAUTION – Never operate the centrifuge without the rotor locked securely in place. Failure to properly
install and secure the rotor may result in damage to the centrifuge not covered by warranty.
WARNING – Inspect instrument for cracks or any physical damage to housing, cover and rotor.
Damage may result in unsafe operation; discontinue use until repairs have been performed.
CAUTION - Replace glass tubes used for rotor balancing after 10 spin cycles to reduce chances of
breakage due to the repeated stress of centrifugation. Replace Tube Inserts immediately if a tube
breaks during centrifugation.
CAUTION - The cover interlock by-pass is for emergency use only. Misuse may expose the operator to
unsafe conditions.
CAUTION – Do not spray cleaning solutions directly onto the centrifuge bowl or housing; overspray
could reach the motor bearings or internal circuitry. Subsequent damage may not be covered by
warranty.
Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended,
operators should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the
equipment.
CAUTION
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Unplug the centrifuge from the wall outlet before cleaning or performing maintenance.
CAUTION – Follow Universal Precautions with all biological specimens, regardless of whether the
specimen is known to contain an infectious agent. (See references)
Please use the system as intended. Improper use of the StatSpin ® Express 4 Horizontal Centrifuge
and/or its accessories may cause damage to the system, inaccurate results, or potentially nullify
warranties.