OHAUS FC5816 Service Manual

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Contents

GETTING STARTED1.3.4 Exclude the following environmental influences• Powerful vibrations• Direct sunlight• Atmospheric humidity greater than 80%• Corrosive gases present• Temperatures below 2 °C and above 35 °C• Powerful electric or magnetic fields1.3.5 Measures for operational safety• Do not unscrew the two halves of the housing• Dry off any liquid spills immediately! The instrument is not watertight• Only use a power cord with a rating that exceeds the specifications on the equipment label.• Only connect the power cord to a properly grounded power receptable.• Do not position the equipment such that it is difficult to disconnect the power cord from thepower receptacle.• Make sure that the power cord does not pose a potential obstacle or tripping hazard.• The equipment is for indoor use only. Use the equipment only in dry locations.• Use only approved accessories.• Operate the equipment only under ambient conditions specified in these instructions.• Disconnect the equipment from the power supply when cleaning.• Do not operate the equipment in hazardous or unstable environments.• Service should only be performed by authorized personnel1.3.6 Danger and precautionsTo protect people and the environment the following precautions should be observed:• During centrifugation, the presences of people are prohibited within 30 cm around thecentrifuge according to the regulations of EN 61010-2-020.• FC5816/FC5816R is not explosion-proof and must therefore not be operated in explosion-endangered areas or locations. Centrifugation of flammable, explosive, radioactive, or suchsubstances, which chemically react with high energy, is strictly prohibited. The finaldecision on the risks associated with the use of such substances is the responsibility of theuser 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 strictlyprohibited. The user is obliged to perform appropriate disinfection procedures in casedangerous substances have contaminated the centrifuge and or its accessories. Whencentrifuging infectious substances, always pay attention to the general laboratoryprecautions. 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 orrotating with a speed of > 2m/sWARNING:Electrical shock hazards exist within the housing. The housing should only beopened by authorized and qualified personnel. Remove all power connectionsto the unit before opening.