Preparation And Use; Tubes; Prerun Safety Checks - Beckman Coulter SX4400 Instructions For Use Manual

Preparation and Use

Specific information about the SX4400 rotor is given here. Information about the centrifuge is contained
in the centrifuge manual, which should be used together with this manual for complete centrifuge, rotor,
and accessory operation.
NOTE
Although rotor components and accessories made by other manufacturers may fit in the SX4400
rotor, their safety in this rotor cannot be ascertained by Beckman Coulter. Use of other manufacturers'
components or accessories in the SX4400 rotor may void the rotor warranty and should be prohibited by
your laboratory safety officer. Only the components and accessories listed in this publication should be
used in this rotor.

Tubes

Tubes should be pretested under anticipated run conditions (using water instead of valuable
samples) if operating below 4°C or above room temperature. Refer to Chemical Resistances
(publication IN-175) for information on the chemical resistances of tube and adapter materials.
Temperature Limits
• Plastic containers have been centrifuge tested for use at temperatures between 2 and 25°C.
For centrifugation at other temperatures, pretest tubes under anticipated run conditions.
• If plastic containers are frozen before use, make sure that they are thawed to at least 2°C prior
to centrifugation.

Prerun Safety Checks

Read the Safety Notice
1
Make sure that the rotor, buckets, and bucket covers (if used) are clean and show no signs of
corrosion or cracking.
If any evidence of damage is present, do not centrifuge the rotor.
•
2
Check the chemical compatibilities of all materials used (refer to Chemical Resistances,
publication IN-175).
3
Verify that the tubes and accessories being used are listed in
B01198AB
section at the front of this manual before using the rotor.
SX4400 Swinging Bucket Rotor
Preparation and Use
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