Intended Use - OHAUS Frontier 2000 Serie Guia Del Usuario

EN-2
Only listed OHAUS original rotors and accessories for this instrument shall be used. Any other
use or intended use is considered improper. OHAUS is not liable for damage resulting from
improper use.
During centrifugation, the presences of people are prohibited within 30 cm around the centrifuge.
Under no circumstances open the lid of the centrifuge while the rotor is still running or rotating
with a speed of > 2m/s.
WARNING: Never work in an environment subject to explosion hazards! The housing
of the instrument is not gas tight. (explosion hazard due to spark formation, corrosion
caused by the ingress of gases).
WARNING: Electrical shock hazards exist within the housing. The housing should only
be opened by authorized and qualified personnel. Remove all power connections to the
unit before opening.
WARNING: The centrifuge is not sealed. Use suitable protection measures when using
the centrifuge for infectious and pathogenic samples. Follow appropriate safety
precautions when handling these samples.
Danger and precautions
To protect people and environment the following precautions should be observed:
During centrifugation, the presences of people are prohibited within 30 cm around the centrifuge
according to the regulations of EN 61010-2-020.
The equipment is not explosion-proof and must therefore not be operated in explosion-endangered
areas or locations. Centrifugation of flammable, explosive, radioactive, or such substances, which
chemically react with high energy, is strictly prohibited. The final decision on the risks associated
with the use of such substances is the responsibility of the user of the centrifuge.
Never spin toxic or pathogenic material without adequate safety precautions, i.e. centrifugation of
buckets / tubes with missing or defective hermetic sealing is strictly prohibited. The user is obliged
to perform appropriate disinfection procedures in case dangerous substances have contaminated
the centrifuge and or its 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 other than 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 > 2m/s.
1.3

Intended Use

This instrument is intended for use in laboratories, pharmacies, schools, businesses and light industries.
It must only be used for processing materials as described in these operating instructions. Any other type
of use and operation beyond the limits of technical specifications, without written consent from OHAUS, is
considered as not intended. This instrument complies with current industry standards and the recognized
safety regulations; however, it can constitute a hazard in use. If the instrument is not used according to
these operating instructions, the intended protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
2. INSTALLATION
Placed the centrifuge on a stable and horizontal benchtop surface.
Allow access to a dedicated power connection as indicated by the name plate.
Avoid exposing the equipment to direct sunlight or heating devices close-by.
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Frontier 2000 Centrifuges