Symbols and Conventions
The following chart is an illustrated glossary of the symbols that are used in this manual
CAUTION This symbol indicates a potential risk and alerts you to proceed with caution.
CAUTION This symbol indicates the presence of high voltage and warns the user to
proceed with caution.
This symbol identifies a Protective Earth (PE) terminal, which is provided for connection
of the supply system's protective earch (green or green/yellow) conductor.
Safety Information
NEVER use the centrifuge in any manner not specified in these instructions.
NEVER operate the centrifuge without a rotor properly attached to the shaft
NEVER fill tubes while they are in the rotor. Liquid spillage may harm unit.
NEVER put hands in the rotor area unless the rotor is completely stopped.
NEVER move the centrifuge while the rotor is spinning.
NEVER use solvents or flammables near this or other electrical equipment.
NEVER centrifuge flammable, explosive or corrosive materials
NEVER centrifuge hazardous materials outside of a hood or proper containment facility
ALWAYS load the rotor symmetrically. Each tube should be counterbalanced by another tube.
Weight of individual tubes may not exceed 3.0g.
ALWAYS locate the centrifuge within easy access to an electrical outlet.
ALWAYS use only microcentrifuge tubes made from plastic and designed to withstand centrifugal
forces of at least 2,000 xg
Please read this manual in its entirety to ensure safe operation of the unit.
Package Contents
Description
8 Place tube rotor
4 place PCR strip rotor
0.5mL tube adapters
0.4mL tube adapters
Power cord
User Manual
1 | VWR MiniStar Centrifuge
Quantity
1 each
1 each
Pack of 8
Pack of 8
1 each
1 each