Selecting The Location; Installation; Safety Precautions During Operation; Operation - OHAUS Frontier FC5706 Manual De Instrucciones

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2.2

Selecting the Location

Attention!
Avoid excessive vibrations, heat sources, air current, or rapid temperature changes.
 The centrifuge should be installed on an even, solid and level surface, if possible on a laboratory cabinet / table
or some other solid vibration free surface.
 During centrifugation, the centrifuge must be placed in a way, that there is a minimum space of 30 cm on each
side of the unit according to the standards EN 61010-2-020.
 Do not place the centrifuge next to a window or a heater, where it could be exposed to excessive heat, as the
performance of the unit is based on an ambient temperature of 23° C.
2.3

Installation

Follow these steps:
 Check whether the power supply corresponds with the one specified on the manufacturer's rating label, which is
located on the rear panel.
 The line voltage circuit breaker is max. 10 A (type K) slow release for commonly used instruments.
 In case of emergency, there must be an emergency switch off installed outside the room in order to disconnect
the power supply from the unit.
 Connect the centrifuge to a grounded power receptacle.
 Turn the instrument on using the mains power switch.
 Open the lid by using the Door Open button.
 Remove the transport securing device of the motor.
2.4

Safety precautions during operation

 Do not operate the centrifuge in case it is not installed correctly.
 Do not lean on the centrifuge during operation.
 Do not stay within the 30 cm clearance envelope longer than necessary for operational reasons.
 Do not place any potentially hazardous materials within the 30 cm clearance envelope.
 Do not operate the centrifuge when disassembled (e.g. without housing).
 Do not run the centrifuge when mechanical or electrical components have been tampered with.
 Do not use accessories such as rotors and buckets, which are not exclusively approved by OHAUS
Corporation, except commercially available centrifuge tubes made of glass or plastic.
 Do not spin extremely corrosive substances, as they may damage or weaken the materials.
 Do not operate the centrifuge with rotors or buckets, which show any signs of corrosion or mechanical damage.
The manufacturer is responsible for the safety and reliability of the centrifuge, only if:
 The unit is operated in accordance with this instruction manual.
 Modifications, repairs or other adjustments are performed by authorized personnel and the electrical installation
complies with the relevant electrical code.

3. OPERATION

3.1 Mounting and loading rotor

3.1.1 Installation of rotors

Clean the drive shaft as well as the collet with a clean, grease-free piece of cloth. Place the rotor onto the drive
shaft. (See figure below) Take care that the rotor is fully installed onto the motor shaft.
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