General Safety; Electrical Safety; During Operation; Biological Safety - Elmi CM-8S Manual De Usuario

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Centrifuge CM-8S
USER MANUAL

General safety

ENG
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Use only as specified in the operating instruc-
tions provided .
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The unit should not be used if it has encoun-
tered a physical shock or has been dropped .
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The unit must be stored and transported in a
horizontal position (see package label) .
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After transport or storage, allow the unit to dry
out (2-3 hrs) before connecting to mains power .

Electrical safety

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Connect to the mains only with a voltage cor-
responding to that on the serial number label .
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Ensure that the switch and plug are easily ac-
cessible during use .
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Do not plug the unit into the main outlet with-
out grounding, and do not use extension lead
without grounding .
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Before moving the unit, disconnect it from the

During operation

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Do not centrifuge flammable or chemically vig-
orously reactive materials . If such liquids are
spilled in the rotor or rotor chamber, the centri-
fuge must be cleaned with a moist cloth and a
mild soap solution .
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Do not use rotors with visible signs of corrosion,
wear or mechanical damage .
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Do not fill in the containers after they are insert-
ed in the rotor .
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Do not leave the operating unit unattended .
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Do not operate the unit in environments with

Biological safety

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Without bioseal, the centrifuge is not a biosafe-
ty system in accordance with EN61010-2-20 and
cannot be used for centrifuging hazardous ma-
terials contaminated with toxic, radioactive or

Preparation for use

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Unpack the centrifuge . Please keep the packag-
ing material for transportation or storage pur-
poses .
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If the machine was stored at a temperature be-
low 0°C , make sure that it is kept at room tem-
perature for at least two hours before turning
it on .
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Place the centrifuge on a level, horizontal sur-
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It is necessary to observe the safety area of 300
mm around the centrifuge in accordance with
EN-61010-2-20 . Persons and hazardous materi-
als must not be located in the safety area whilst
the centrifuge is in operation .
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Use only original accessories (rotors, adaptors,
etc .) provided by the manufacturer and ordered
specifically for this model.
mains. To turn off the unit, disconnect the pow-
er plug from the mains outlet .
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It is the user's responsibility to carry out appro-
priate decontamination if hazardous material is
spilt on or inside the equipment . If liquid is split
inside the unit, disconnect it from the mains
and have it checked by a competent person .
aggressive or explosive chemical mixtures .
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Do not operate the unit if it is faulty or has been
incorrectly installed .
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For indoor use only .
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Do not use outside laboratory rooms .
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Before using any cleaning or decontamination
method except those recommended by the
manufacturer, check with the manufacturer
that the proposed method will not damage the
equipment .
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Do not make modifications to the unit.
pathogenic microorganisms .
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It is the user's responsibility to carry out appro-
priate decontamination if hazardous material is
spilt on or inside the equipment .
face .
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Examine the power plug, power cord and cen-
trifuge for signs of damage . If any are found, do
not continue setup .
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Connect the power cord to the centrifuge, in-
sert the plug in to the socket and press network
switch at ( I ) symbol . The control panel display
will light up .