Safety Notice; Introduction; Certification; Scope Of Manual - Beckman Coulter Optima L-XP Instructions For Use Manual

Certification

Beckman Coulter Optima L-XP series ultracentrifuges are manufactured in a facility that maintains
certifications to both ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003. They have been designed and tested to be
compliant (when used with Beckman Coulter rotors) with the laboratory equipment requirements
of applicable regulatory agencies. Declarations of conformity and certificates of compliance are
available at www.beckmancoulter.com.

Scope of Manual

This manual is designed to familiarize you with the Optima L-XP series ultracentrifuge, its
functions, specifications, operation, and routine operator care and maintenance. Beckman Coulter
recommendsthat you read this entire manual, especially the
information, before operating the ultracentrifuge or performing instrument maintenance.
CHAPTER 1, Description
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description of the ultracentrifuge, including the operating controls and indicators.
CHAPTER 2, Operation
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CHAPTER 3, Simulations
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CHAPTER 4, Reference and Log Functions
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of the ultracentrifuge.
CHAPTER 5, Troubleshooting
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suggested corrective actions.
CHAPTER 6, Care and Maintenance
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maintenance, as well as a brief list of supplies and replacement parts.
APPENDIX A, Preinstallation Requirements
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requirements for installing and connecting the ultracentrifuge.
APPENDIX B, Remote Access
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NOTE
If the ultracentrifuge is used in a manner other than specified in this manual, the safety and
performance of this equipment could be impaired. Further, the use of any equipment other than that
recommended by Beckman Coulter has not been evaluated for safety. Use of any equipment not
specifically recommended in this manual and/or the appropriate rotor manual is the sole responsibility of
the user.
PN LXP-IM-7AB
contains system specifications and a brief physical and functional
contains ultracentrifuge operating procedures.
describes the use of the run simulation features.
provides information about reference and log functions
lists possible malfunctions, together with probable causes and
contains procedures for routine operator care and
provides information about space and power
contains information on how to access the remote access feature.

Introduction

and all safety-related

Safety Notice

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