Eppendorf Rotors User Manual

Instructions for use Eppendorf Rotorsseeon p.Fig.Tab.p.

English (EN)Instructions for use

Instructions for use

Eppendorf Rotors
English (EN)

These instructions for use for rotors supplement the operating manual for the centrifuge
and do not replace it. Therefore, please also read the operating manual before starting up
the rotors for the first time. You can find the current version of the operating manual on
the Internet at

www.eppendorf.com

1 Safety notes

CAUTION! Risk of injury from improperly attached rotors, rotor lids and caps.

 Only centrifuge with firmly tightened rotor and rotor lid as well as with

inserted carriers, buckets and correctly closed caps.

 If unusual noises occur when the centrifuge starts, the rotor, the rotor lid or a

cap may not be properly secured. Stop centrifugation immediately by
pressing the start/stop.

CAUTION! Risk of injury due to asymmetric loading of a rotor.

 Load rotors symmetrically with identical tubes and/or buckets and plates.
 Only load adapters with the suitable tubes and plates.
 Always use the same type of tubes and plates (weight, material/density and

volume). Always observe the max. g-force of the tubes and plates as indicated
by the manufacturer.

 Check that loading is symmetrical by balancing the adapters and tubes and/or

plates used with scales.

CAUTION! Risk of injury from overloaded rotor.

The centrifuges are designed for the centrifugation of material with a max.
density of 1.2 g/mL at maximum speed and with maximum filling volume resp.
load.

 Please note the information on each rotor on the maximum load (adapter,

tube and contents) per rotor bore and/or per bucket and do not exceed it.

NOTICE! Damage to rotors from aggressive chemicals.

Rotors are high-quality components which withstand extreme stresses. This
stability can be impaired by aggressive chemicals.

 Avoid the use of aggressive chemicals, including strong and weak alkali,

strong acids, solutions with mercury, copper and other heavy metal ions,
halogenated hydrocarbons, concentrated saline solutions and phenol.

 If the rotor is contaminated with aggressive chemicals, immediately clean it

using a neutral cleaning agent and then rinse it thoroughly with water. This
applies to the rotor bores in particular.

 Due to the manufacturing process, color variations may occur on rotors

marked "coated". These color variations do not effect service life or resistance
to chemicals.

Instructions for use

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Eppendorf Rotors
English (EN)

CAUTION! Risk of injury due to chemically damaged rotor lids or caps.

Transparent rotor lids or caps made from PC, PP or PEI may lose their strength
under the impact of organic solvents (e.g. phenol, chloroform).

 If rotor lids or caps have come into contact with organic solvents, they should

be cleaned immediately.

 Regularly check the rotor lids and caps for damages and cracks.
 Replace rotor lids or caps which show cracks or milky stains immediately.

NOTICE! If handled incorrectly, the swing-bucket rotor can fall over.

Buckets from swing-bucket rotors may not be used as handles.

 Before moving the rotor, remove the buckets.
 Always grip the rotor on the rotor cross using both hands.

NOTICE! If handled incorrectly, the rotor can fall over.

 Always pick up the rotor F-35-48-17 with both hands.
 In order to hold the rotor safely, possibly you have to remove 3 to 4 sleeves

from the opposite outer row.

CAUTION! Risk of injury when turning the rotor manually.

 For A-2-MTP rotors, in particular, please take care not to pinch your fingers

and not to get caught on the swinging buckets.