Introduction; Description And Intended Purpose; Rief Description; Definition Of Signal Warnings And Symbols - OHAUS Frontier FC5714 Manual De Instrucciones

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description and Intended Purpose

Thank you for choosing this OHAUS product.
All symbols indicate safety instructions and points to potential dangerous situations. Please read the manual
completely before using the Frontier
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Frontier FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R centrifuges were designed for the separation of materials
or mixtures with different densities.
OHAUS centrifuges are intended exclusively for indoor use and for use by qualified personnel.
1.2 Brief description
The models FC5714/FC5718/FC5816 are non-refrigerated universal centrifuges.
The models FC5718R/FC5816R are refrigerated universal centrifuges.
All three models are offered in two voltage variations, 230V or 120V.
The centrifuges can be used with swing-out and angle rotors.
All parameters are accessible via buttons and selected with the central adjuster. All pre-selected and current values
will be shown permanently on the LCD-display.
The centrifuge is powered by a maintenance-free induction motor.
Detailed technical data are in the "Technical data" section.

1.3 Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols

Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and warnings. Ignoring
the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results.
The degree of danger is a part of a safety note and distinguishes the possible results of non-observance from each
other.
Signal Words
DANGER Will lead to severe injuries or death if not avoided.
For a hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in injuries or death if not
WARNING
avoided.
For a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the device or
CAUTION
the property or in loss of data, or injuries if not avoided.
ATTENTION For important information about the product. May lead to equipment damage if not avoided
NOTE For useful information about the product
Warning Symbols
General Hazard
Alternating Current
Explosion
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Frontier Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R
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FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816Rto avoid incorrect operation.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Biohazard
Crushing