MSE Kestrel Operation & User’s Manual

11 Browning Road, Heathfield, East Sussex. TN21 8DB Tel: +44 (0) 1435 517 000 Email: [email protected] Web: www.msecentrifuges.com Type of device: Laboratory Centrifuge Product name: MSE Kestrel Model number: MSB015.CX1.5 Product Classification Non classified to list A or B and not for self-testing On the basis of the Directive 98/79/EC Annex III p.2-5 Applied harmonised standards EN61010-1:2001 + AC:2002 EN61010-2-020:2006 EN61010-2-101:2002 EN61326-1:2006 EN ISO 14971:2009 EN13612:2002 EN980:2008 EN591:2001 We, MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd, declare that the machine listed a ...

unless it has been de-contaminated and a certificate is signed by someone in authority to that effect. 6.4 Tube cracking It is recommended that users operate in a clean environment to reduce the risk of any debris entering your centrifuge system. Debris can crack tubes and rotors and also damage the centrifuge itself. ...

MSE adheres to the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive, which ensures that all electrical equipment is disposed of carefully with consideration to the environment. As a responsible manufacturer of quality laboratory equipment, MSE will recycle your equipment once its life expires and therefore reduce the amount of waste electrical equipment that is sent to landfill. When you would like to dispose of your equipment, please contact us on +44 (0)20 8663 4610 to arrange a collection. ...

15 CAUTION: Do not attempt to open the lid whilst the centrifuge is running. 4.7 Good operator practice Below is a list of important points that users should follow in order to get the most out of their centrifuge. 1. Set the centrifuge in horizontal position on a rigid bench. 2. Ensure a safe position for the centrifuge. 3. Ensure free space around the centrifuge (at least 30 cm). 4. Firmly fix the rotor on the motor shaft. 5. Avoid unbalanced loads. 6. Load the rotor holes with the same tubes as recommended. 7. Do not centrifuge the test tubes of different dimensions. ...

16 4.8 Hazards and precautions 1. In order to avoid damaging the centrifuge in any way, the user should read and understand the instruction manual before operating the Kestrel. 2. Un-trained personnel should never operate the centrifuge. 3. The centrifuge must not be transported with the rotor mounted on the motor shaft. 4. The centrifuge should only be used in conjunction with original rotors and spare parts. 5. If the user discovers a fault with the centrifuge, a qualified service engineer should be contacted through MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd. 6. Do not switch the centrifug ...

Make: MSE Model: Kestrel Serial Number: ………………………….. You MUST complete either Declaration A or Declaration B providing further information as requested. Declaration A I declare that no part of the equipment listed above has been in contact with blood, other body fluids, pathological sample or any substance that is deemed hazardous to human health. It has been cleaned by us in preparation for inspection and service or repair by MSE CENTRIFUGES Ltd. Signed: …………………………………… Name: � ...

unless it has been de-contaminated and a certificate is signed by someone in authority to that effect. 6.4 Tube cracking It is recommended that users operate in a clean environment to reduce the risk of any debris entering your centrifuge system. Debris can crack tubes and rotors and also damage the centrifuge itself. ...