TM
Frontier
Centrifuge FC5714/FC5718/FC5718R/FC5816/FC5816R
2.4 Safety precautions during operation and warranty
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 safety and reliability of the centrifuge, only if:
1) The unit is operated in accordance with this instruction manual.
2) Modifications, repairs or other adjustments are performed by OHAUS authorized personnel and the
electrical installation complies with the relevant electrical code.
NOTE!
Warranty
The centrifuge has been subjected to thorough testing and quality controls. In the unlikely case of any
manufacturing faults occurring, the centrifuge and rotors are covered by warranty. This warranty becomes
invalid in case of mishandling, damage and negligence and further in case of usage of inappropriate spare parts
and / or accessories or unauthorized modification of the unit.
Technical modification rights are reserved by the manufacturer in respect to technical improvement!
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.
Nut for Rotor
Motor shaft and chamber
Figure.8
Tool for rotor
Tool for rotor
with nut
without nut
Figure. 9
Snap-on lid
Screw-on lid
Figure.10
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