Category: Quality & Safety
Topic: Centrifuge Safety
Article Title: Proper space around the centrifuge

Position the centrifuge in a stable and level manner in a suitable place (see Installing centrifuge on a strong, stable base).

During set-up, the required safety margin of 300 mm (1 ft) of space around the centrifuge is to be kept according to EN / IEC 61010-2-020. When the centrifuge is running, according to EN / IEC 61010-2-020, no persons, dangerous substances or objects may be within the safety margin of 300 mm (1 ft) around the centrifuge.

Do not place any object in front of the ventilation duct. Keep a ventilation area of 300 mm (1 ft) around the ventilation duct. This will ensure proper cooling of the refrigeration system.

Also, do not allow air flow from air-cooled units to exhaust towards areas occupied by personnel. In cases of tube breakage, this air could contain minor bits of glass and aerosols. For safety of personnel, have the centrifuge exhausted air flow point away from people.