Unloading; Summary Of Run Procedures - Beckman Coulter Microfuge 20 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Operation

Unloading

Unloading
NOTE
When you remove the rotor, make sure that the tapered sleeve from the centrifuge drive shaft
does not come out with the rotor. If the tapered sleeve is inside the rotor drive hole, call
Beckman Coulter Field Service at 1-800-742-2345 (U.S.A or Canada); outside the U.S. contact your local
Beckman Coulter office or visit us at www.beckmancoulter.com).
After completing a run, unload the rotor following the instructions in the applicable rotor manual.
CAUTION
If disassembly reveals evidence of leakage, you should assume that some fluid
escaped the rotor. Apply appropriate decontamination procedures to the
centrifuge and accessories.

Summary of Run Procedures

For runs at other than room temperature, refrigerate or warm the rotor beforehand for fast equilibrium.
For low-temperature runs, precool the centrifuge by running a 30-minute cycle (with a precooled rotor
installed) at the required temperature with the speed set at 2000 rpm.
1
Press the POWER switch to on (
a. Open the centrifuge door (press the
2
Make sure that the tapered sleeve is in place at the base of the centrifuge drive shaft before
installing the rotor.
• The rotor does not operate properly if the sleeve is missing.
3
Install the rotor according to the instructions in the applicable rotor manual.
CAUTION
Always run the rotor with a balanced load.
4
Close the centrifuge door and push firmly down on both sides of the door front until the
clicking (latching) sound stops.
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key and lift the door up).
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