OHAUS Frontier FC5706 Instruction Manual

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FrontierTM Centrifuge FC5706 EN-31.4.6 Danger and precautionsTo 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 tothe regulations of EN 61010-2-020. FC5706 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 highenergy, is strictly prohibited. The final decision on the risks associated with the use of such substances is theresponsibility 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 appropriatedisinfection 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. Ifnecessary, 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/s1.4.7 Abbreviations used in this manualSymbol/Abbreviations Unit DescriptionRPM [min-1]rpm revolutions per minuteRCF [x g] relative centrifugal forcePCR PCR Polymerase chain reactionPP - PolypropylenePC - Polycarbonateaccel - accelerationdecel - deceleration2. INSTALLATION2.1 UnpackingCarefully remove your centrifuge and each of its components from the package. The included components varydepending on the centrifuge model (see table below). Save the packaging to ensure safe storage and transport.The instruction manual must always be kept with the centrifuge!Rotor(s) / Accessories will be packed separate.2.1.1 Delivery package for FrontierTM FC5706Quantity Description1 Centrifuge FC57061 Power Cable1 Warranty Card1 Instruction Manual