Safety Precautions - Heathrow Scientific Gusto Manuel D'instructions

Safety Precautions

Caution! Read entire manual and become familiar with the operation of this
device before using it. If you have any questions, contact Heathrow Scientific
LLC.
Your mini-centrifuge is designed for laboratories in the bioscience, medical and
chemistry fields. This instruction manual cannot address all safety hazards. It does not have
BIOSEALs and is not intended for use with radioactive materials. 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 1.2 g/cm³ (1.2 g/mL).
5. Only use rotors supplied by Heathrow Scientific specifically made for this product. These
rotors are rated for the maximum speed of the product, 12 500 rpm
6. Observe general laboratory safety precautions and regulations when using this product.
7. Do not attempt to operate with the cover removed or open.
8. The rotor and lid must always be securely fastened when in operation.
9. Always seat the rotor completely onto the shaft, then tighten the rotor nut.
10. Do not use damaged rotors.
11. Do not put hands onto the rotor unless the rotor is completely stopped.
12. Do not move unit while the rotor is spinning.
13. Do not immerse the product in water. Injury due to shock or fire may result.
14. 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.
15. Do not fill tubes while inserted in rotor. Spilled liquid may harm unit.
16. 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.
17. Do not insert non-standard tubes or other foreign articles into the rotor.
18. Follow all precautions from the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any reagent you use
with this instrument.
19. Do not use solvent or flammable liquids near this or other electrical
equipment.
20. Do not centrifuge materials that in combination or alone are
flammable, explosive, corrosive or may cause any other hazard.
21. Do not operate in a hazardous or flammable environment.
22. Do not use any solvent on the unit that may attack plastic or cause cracks in the rotor.
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