Beckman Coulter Avanti J-20 XP Instruction Manual page 4

Safety Against Risk of Fire
This centrifuge is not designed for use with materials capable of developing flammable
or explosive vapors. Do not centrifuge such materials (for example, chloroform or ethyl
alcohol) in this instrument nor handle or store them near the centrifuge.
Mechanical Safety
For safe operation of the equipment, observe the following:
• Use only the Beckman Coulter rotors and accessories designed for use in this
centrifuge.
• Do not exceed the maximum rated speed of the rotor in use.
• NEVER attempt to slow or stop a rotor by hand.
• Do not lift or move the centrifuge while a rotor is spinning.
• NEVER attempt to override the door interlock system while the rotor is spinning.
• Do not lean on the centrifuge or place items on it while it is operating.
Chemical and Biological Safety
Normal operation may involve the use of solutions and test samples that are pathogenic,
toxic, or radioactive. Such materials should not be used in this centrifuge, however, unless
all necessary safety precautions are taken .
• Observe all cautionary information printed on the original solution containers prior to
their use.
• Handle body fluids with care because they can transmit disease. No known test offers
complete assurance that they are free of micro-organisms. Some of the most virulent—
Hepatitis (B and C) and HIV (I–V) viruses, atypical mycobacteria, and certain
systemic fungi—further emphasize the need for aerosol protection. Handle other infec-
tious samples according to good laboratory procedures and methods to prevent spread
of disease. Because spills may generate aerosols, observe proper safety precautions for
aerosol containment. Do not run toxic, pathogenic, or radioactive materials in this
centrifuge without taking appropriate safety precautions. Biosafe containment should
be used when Risk Group II materials (as identified in the World Health Organization
Laboratory Biosafety Manual ) are handled; materials of a higher group require more
than one level of protection.
• Dispose of all waste solutions according to appropriate environmental health and safety
guidelines.
It is your responsibility to decontaminate the instrument and accessories before
requesting service by Beckman Coulter.