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Safety
Non-intended use
Foreseeable misuse
2.2 Personnel requirements
Required qualifications
Personal protective equipment
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The centrifuge may only be used by qualified personnel in closed laborato-
ries. The centrifuge is only intended for the use referred to above. Intended
use also includes observing all instructions in the user manual and compli-
ance with inspection and maintenance. Any other use or use beyond this is
considered improper. Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG shall not be liable
for any damage arising from this.
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The centrifuge is not suitable for use in explosive or radioactive, or
biologically or chemically-contaminated atmospheres.
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The user must take appropriate actions when centrifuging hazardous
substances or mixtures of substances that are toxic, radioactive or con-
taminated with pathogenic microorganisms.
The manufacturer generally recommends using only centrifuge tubes
with special screw caps designed for use with hazardous substances.
Use sealable centrifuge tubes with a biosafety system for materials of
risk groups 3 and 4.
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The manufacturer does not recommend centrifugation of flammable or
explosive materials.
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The manufacturer does not recommend centrifugation of materials that
react chemically with one another with high activation energy.
The manufacturer recommends using only accessories approved that it has
approved for the intended purpose.
Only operate the centrifuge under supervision.
The user has read the Operating Manual in full and familiarised themselves
with the device.
NOTICE
Damage to the device by unauthorised personnel
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Tampering with and modifications to devices by unau-
thorised persons are at the operating organisation's own
risk and will result in the loss of all warranty and liability
claims.
Trained user
The user has been educated and trained in laboratory work and is able
to carry out the work assigned to them, and to recognise and prevent
potential hazards independently.
Lack of personal protective equipment or unsuitable personal protective
equipment increases the risk of impaired health and injury.
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Only use personal protective equipment that is in proper condition.
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Only use personal protective equipment that is adapted to the person
(correct size, for example).
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Observe instructions on other protective equipment for specific activities.
Rev.: 13 / 11.2023 AB1401en