Symbol Meanings; Delivery Checklist; Unpacking The Centrifuge; Initial Operation - Hettich ROTOFIX 32 A Bedienungsanleitung

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Symbol meanings

Symbol on the machine:
Attention, general hazard area.
Before using the centrifuge implicitly read the operating instructions and pay attention to the safety
relevant references!
Symbol in the operating instructions:
Attention, general hazard area.
This symbol refers to safety relevant warnings and indicates possibly dangerous situations.
The non-adherence to these warnings can lead to material damage and injury to personal.
Symbol in the operating instructions:
This symbol refers to important circumstances.
Symbol on the machine and in the operating instructions:
Symbol for the separate collection of electric and electronic devices according to the guideline
2002/96/EG (WEEE). The device belongs to Group 8 (medical devices).
Applies in the countries of the European Union, as well as in Norway and Switzerland.
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Delivery checklist

The following items and accessories are delivered with the centrifuge:
1 Connecting cable
2 Fuses
1 Lubricating grease for trunnions
1 Hex. pin driver
1 Release pin
1 Notes on moving the equipment safely
1 Operating instructions
The rotor(s) and associated accessories are included in the delivery in the quantity.
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Unpacking the centrifuge

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Lift the carton upward and remove the padding.
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Do not lift by the handle rail.
Observe the weight of the centrifuge, refer to chapter "Technical specifications".
Lift the centrifuge on both sides with an appropriate number of helpers and place it on the laboratory table.
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Initial operation

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According to the laboratory instrument standards IEC 61010-2-020 an emergency switch to separate power
supply in the event of a failure must be installed in the building electrical system.
This switch has to be placed remote from the centrifuge, prefered outside of the room in which the centrifuge is
installed or near by the exit of this room.
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Remove the transportation safety device from the bottom of the housing, see sheet "Transportation safety
device".
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Position the centrifuge in a stable and level manner in a suitable place. During set-up, the required safety margin
of 300 mm around the centrifuge is to be kept according to IEC 61010-2-020.
When the centrifuge is running, according to IEC 61010-2-020, no persons, dangerous substances or
objects may be within the safety margin of 300 mm around the centrifuge.
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Do not place any object in front of the ventiduct.
Keep a ventilation area of 300 mm around the ventiduct.
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Check whether the mains voltage tallies with the statement on the type plate.
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Connect the centrifuge with the connection cable to a standard mains socket. For connection ratings refer to
Chapter "Technical specifications".
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Turn on the mains switch. Switch position "Ι".
The last used centrifuge data will be displayed.
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Open the lid.
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