Warning; Safety Information - VWR 1814 Manual De Instrucciones

Warning

Use of this product in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair any
safety protection provided by the equipment and may result in physical damage and/or
personal injury. Please read all operating instructions in the Operation Manual prior to
use of this device. See Good Laboratory Safety Precautions listed below.

Safety Information

Please follow the guidelines below, and read this manual in its entirety to ensure safe
operation of the unit.
Blocking the air inlet reduces cooling air to the motor and may cause the rotor to come off.
Good Laboratory Safety Precautions
VWR recommends
good laboratory practice which requires the following safety precautions be
observed:
• The unit must be placed at least 300mm from any bench edge. A boundary area of 300mm around
the centrifuge should be marked and laboratory management procedures should require that no
person or any hazardous materials or breakable items be located within this boundary while the
centrifuge is operating.
• An emergency switch for disconnection of the AC (mains) power to the centrifuge, in case of
malfunction, is required. This switch must be located away from the centrifuge, preferably outside
the room in which the centrifuge is housed or adjacent to the exit from that room.
• Always wear OSHA approved, wraparound eye protection. Observe appropriate safety precautions
for the materials being centrifuged as detailed by the Material Safety Data Sheets.
• The centrifuge must not be used with flammable or explosive materials, or with materials which could
chemically interact.
• Do not expose the centrifuge, rotor, rotor cover or accessories to materials or processes which could
cause chemical or mechanical damage. Refer to Rotor Usage Guide and cleaning instructions.
• Thoroughly inspect the centrifuge, rotor and accessories for mechanical and chemical damage prior
to each use. Mechanical damage can often be visually observed, and includes cracks, scratches or
gouges on the centrifuge lid or rotor. Chemical damage can often be visually observed and includes
crazing, peeling or similar deterioration, especially on the rotor and the inner surfaces of the
centrifuge.
•
DO NOT USE THE CENTRIFUGE OR ROTOR IF DAMAGE IS EVIDENT. REPLACE DEFECTIVE
PARTS IMMEDIATELY.
• Do not dispose of the centrifuge by incineration.
• Use only manufacturer-approved accessories with the unit.
• Replace rotors on an annual basis, or immediately if dropped or damaged. (Refer to the "Rotor
Usage Guide" in this manual for guidelines on replacing heavily used rotors.)
• Sample tubes used must be compatible with the maximum Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) rating of
the centrifuge. Sample tubes have a limited life and should be used per the sample tube
manufacturer's recommendations. Do not mix the sample tube types within a rotor. The weight of
each sample should be within 5% of all other samples. To maintain balance, equally distribute
loaded sample tubes in the rotor.
• The rotor cover provided is not intended to be a bioseal (as defined by IEC 1010-2-020) for
containment of pathogenic microbiological specimens during use.
• Do not move the centrifuge during operation, as the unit may become unbalanced the rotor may
become dislodged.
• While a small amount of vibration during rotor acceleration or deceleration is normal, immediately
stop the centrifuge if excessive vibration is evident at any time.
• Do not obstruct any air inlet or exhaust vent on the centrifuge.
• The centrifuge is not designed to spin more than 2.5 grams of fluid per sample tube.
• Additional safety information can be found in the "Centrifuge Rotor Usage Guide" section of this
manual.