Eppendorf 5418 R Centrifuge - Manuale (Pagina 12)

Safety
Centrifuge 5418 / 5418 R
English (EN)
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For the rotor described there is no limit on the service life as long as the following prerequisites are met:
• Proper use,
• Recommended maintenance
• Undamaged condition
The date of manufacture is stamped on the rotors in the format 03/10 (= March 2010). This is for
information only and does not have any reference to the service life.
To ensure aerosol tightness, the following applies:
• Replace aerosol-tight rotor lids and caps after 50 autoclaving cycles.
• Replace the seal of QuickLock rotor lids after 50 autoclaving cycles.
3.4 Information on product liability
In the following cases, the designated protection of the device may be compromised. Liability for any
resulting property damage or personal injury is then transferred to the operator:
• The device is not used in accordance with the operating manual.
• The device is used outside of its intended use.
• The device is used with accessories or consumables which are not recommended by Eppendorf.
• The device is maintained or repaired by people not authorized by Eppendorf.
• The user makes unauthorized changes to the device.
3.5 Warnings for intended use
Read the operating manual and observe the following general safety instructions before using the
Centrifuge 5418 / 5418
R.
3.5.1 Personal injury or damage to the equipment
Accessories Maximum service from the first
commissioning onward
Rotor lid 3 years
Requirement: The "click" is still
audible when tightening the rotor lid
screw.
Plastic adapters 1 year
WARNING! Electric shock due to damage to device or mains cable.
 Only switch on the device if the device and mains cable are undamaged.
 Only use devices that have been properly installed or repaired.
 In case of danger, disconnect the device from the mains supply by pulling the power plug
from the device or the mains socket or, by using the isolating device intended for this
purpose (e.g., emergency stop switch in the laboratory).