Labnet Z206A High Capacity, Compact Research Centrifuge - Manual (Page 3)

Page 3 of 24 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Z 206 A © HERMLE Labortechnik GmbH
© HERMLE Labortechnik GmbH 2004/01
1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Usage in accordance with safety standards
1.1.1 General information
This unit is a medicine product according to the IVD guide line 98/79/EG.
1.1.1.1 Hazards and precautions
Before setting the centrifuge into operation, please read this instruction manual carefully!
For your personal safety, please review the following precautions:
• The HERMLE Z 206 A is not explosion-proof and must therefore not be operated in explosion-
endangered areas or locations. During centrifugation, it is prohibited to stay within the safety zone of
30 cm around the centrifuge or deposit hazardous substances within this area.
• Centrifugation of flammable, explosive and radioactive substances, which chemically
react with high energy, is strictly prohibited!
• Never spin toxic or pathogenic material without adequate safety precautions, i.e. centrifugation of
buckets / tubes without or with defective hermetic sealings is strictly prohibited.
The user is obligated to perform appropriate disinfection procedures in the case that dangerous
substances have contaminated the centrifuge and / or the accessories. When centrifuging infectious
substances, always pay attention to the General Laboratory Precautions. If necessary, contact your
safety officer.
• It is prohibited to run the centrifuge with rotors that are not listed for this unit.
• Under no circumstances open the lid of the centrifuge while the rotor is still running or rotating with a
speed of > 2 m/s.
Following rules must strictly be adhered to:
• Do not operate the centrifuge in the case that it is not installed correctly.
• Do not operate the centrifuge when dismounted (e.g. without housing).
• Do not run the centrifuge when mechanical or electrical components have been tampered with
by unauthorized personnel.
• Do not use accessories such as rotors and buckets, which are not exclusively approved by
HERMLE Labortechnik GmbH, except commercially available centrifuge tubes made of glass
or plastic.
• Do not spin extremely corrosive substances, as they may cause material damages and impair
mechanical resistance.
• Do not operate the centrifuge with rotors or buckets, which show any signs of corrosion or mechanical
damage.