Safety Precautions - Heathrow Scientific Gusto Manuel D'instructions

Safety Precautions

Your mini-centrifuge is designed for laboratories in the bioscience,
medical, and chemistry fields. It may be involved with biohazardous
and/or hazardous materials. This instruction manual cannot address all
safety hazards. It is the responsibility of the user to consult and observe
all health and safety precautions and to assess the instrument's
suitability to the task.
Caution!
Before starting the mini-centrifuge for the first time, please read
this instruction manual carefully. This manual contains
important information, safeguards, and operating instructions.
1. Never use this product in any manner inconsistent with these
instructions.
2. This product is intended to be used indoors only.
3. This product is intended for separating aqueous solutions in
approved test tubes compatible to the RCF of this unit.
4. The product is not intended to centrifuge very dense materials. Do
not use materials with a density greater than 1.2g/cm.
5. Observe general laboratory safety precautions and regulations when
using this product.
6. Do not attempt to operate with the cover removed or open.
7. The rotor and lid must always be securely fastened when in
operation.
8. Always seat the rotor completely onto the shaft, then tighten the rotor
nut.
9. Do not use damaged rotors.
10. Do not put hands onto the rotor unless the rotor is completely
stopped.
11. Do not move unit while the rotor is spinning.
12. Do not immerse the product in water. Injury due to shock or fire may
result.
13. The rotor must be loaded symmetrically. Operating this unit with an
unbalanced rotor will cause severe vibration and damage, which is
not covered by warranty.
14. Do not fill tubes while inserted in rotor. Spilled liquid may harm unit.
15. Close tube lids before starting centrifuge. Open lids can be torn off
during centrifugation and damage the unit. Open lids can cause fluid
to be dispersed inside the centrifuge.
16. Do not insert non-standard tubes or other foreign articles into the
rotor.
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17. Follow all precautions from the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
any reagent you use with this instrument.
18. Do not use solvent or flammable liquids near this or other electrical
equipment.
19. Do not centrifuge flammable, explosive, or corrosive materials.
20. Do not operate in a hazardous or flammable environment.
21. Do not use any solvent on the unit that may attack plastic or cause
cracks in the rotor.
22. Ensure the rotor is protected from corrosion and mechanical damage.
The rotor must be cleaned with a pH-neutral cleaning liquid.
23. Always work in a manner which endangers neither the user nor any
other person.
24. Should the instrument fail to work to specification, immediately stop
centrifuging. Clean and troubleshoot the instrument according to the
instructions under "Trouble Shooting" before any further use of the
instrument. Contact an authorized dealer or the manufacturer if trou-
ble persists.
25. Do not attempt to stop rotor while unit is running. Doing so may
cause the unit to fail and will void the warranty.
26. Only use original manufacturer's rotors, AC adapters, tube adapters
and any other spare parts.
27. Repairs are to be performed by trained and authorized service per-
sonnel only. Contact Heathrow Scientific
28. Opening the instrument housing or improper use of the instrument
voids the warranty. If there is a failure during the warranty period,
contact Heathrow Scientific® LLC for warranty service.
29. Do not attempt to use units that have not been correctly installed or
repaired.
30. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this product.
31. Store at room temperature in a dry area. Do not expose to sunlight,
moisture, or extreme temperatures for prolonged periods of time.
Warning!
If the unit is not used as recommended by the manufacturer, the
overall safety will be impared.
Warning!
Check MSDS, wear required Personal Protective Equipment, and
observe all applicable local and national regulations before
dispensing and disposing of hasardous sample.
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