Eppendorf 5810 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 41)

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Centrifuge 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R — Operating manual
3 Safety
3 Safety
3.1 Intended use
The 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R centrifuge is intended exclusively for indoor use and for
separating aqueous solutions and suspensions of various densities in approved test tubes.
3.2 User profile
This device may only be operated by trained specialist staff. They must have carefully read the
operating manual and be familiar with the function of the device.
3.3 Application limits
3.3.1 Declaration concerning the ATEX directive (94/9/EC)
Due to its design and the environmental conditions inside the device, the Centrifuge 5804/5804
R/5810/5810 R is not suitable for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
The device only must be used in a safe environment, such as the open environment of a
ventilated laboratory or fume hood. The use of substances that may contribute to a potentially
explosive atmosphere is not permitted. The user is responsible for making the final decision
regarding the risks associated with the use of such substances.
3.3.2 Maximum service life for accessories
The rotors listed below, and the corresponding buckets and rotor lids, have a maximum service
life of the number of years or cycles listed in the table (whichever comes first), starting with the
initial start-up.
DANGER!
Risk of explosion.
 Do not operate the device in areas where work is completed with explosive substances.
 Do not use this device to process any explosive or highly reactive substances.
 Do not use this device for processing any substances which could generate an explosive
atmosphere.
WARNING!
Risk of injury from chemically or mechanically damaged accessories.
Even minor scratches and cracks can lead to serious internal material amage.
 Protect all accessory parts from mechanical damage.
 Inspect the accessories for damage before each use. Replace any damaged accessories.
 Do not use rotors, rotor lids, carriers, buckets, or caps with signs of corrosion or mechanical
damage (e.g., deformations).
 Do not use any accessories which are past their use-by date.
 When inserting the buckets and rotors, ensure that they do not become scratched.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to chemically damaged rotor lids or caps.
Transparent rotor lids or caps made from PC, PP or PEI may lose their strength under the impact
of organic solvents (e.g. phenol, chloroform).
 If rotor lids or caps have come into contact with organic solvents, they should be cleaned
immediately.
 Regularly check the rotor lids and caps for damages and cracks.
 Replace rotor lids or caps which show cracks or milky stains immediately.
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