Operation; Warnings And Cautions - Thermo IEC Medilite Vereinfachte Bedienungsanleitung

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OPERATION

3.1

Warnings and Cautions

Warnings
• Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
• Never remove the grounding prong from the power plug or use any
• Always unplug the power cord before attempting to clean or
• Do not spin any fluids which have a specific gravity greater than
• Do not operate the unit if the shields or rotor show signs of
• Do not open the lid while the unit is spinning.
Note: Chemical damage can appear as crazing, frosting, peeling or
similar deterioration of the inner cavity or exterior surface of the
shields or rotor. Mechanical damage can appear as cracks, scratches
or gouges on the shield or rotor surfaces.
Cautions
• The Thermo IEC Medilite is not intended or recommended for use
Table 1: Prohibited chemicals
Concentrated Mineral acids (e.g. Hydrochloric, Sulfuric,
Nitric acid, etc.) should not be allowed to come into contact
with the base assembly, rotor or shields of this centrifuge.
These and other parts of the Medilite are not adversely
affected by short-term exposure to other acids or solvents,
hydrocarbons, alkalies or gases. Good Laboratory Practices
for cleaning should be followed and any part of the centrifuge
exposed to strong chemicals should be thoroughly cleaned as
soon as is practical.
adapter that does not complete the grounding circuit.
service the unit.
1.5.
damage. If deterioration is visible, replace the affected parts
immediately.
with chemical solvents that may weaken critical parts. Refrain
from using prohibited chemicals (see table 1) for cleaning or
centrifugation.
Medilite Operation Manual
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