Safety Notice; Alerts For Warning, Caution, Important, And Note - Beckman Coulter Avanti J-26S XP Series Instructions For Use Manual

Read all product manuals and consult with Beckman Coulter-trained personnel before attempting
to use this equipment. Do not attempt to perform any procedure before carefully reading all
instructions. Always follow product labeling and manufacturer's recommendations. If in doubt as
to how to proceed in any situation, contact your Beckman Coulter Representative.

Alerts for Warning, Caution, Important, and Note

WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
IMPORTANT
Following the advice in the Important adds benefit to the performance of a piece of equipment or to a
process.
NOTE
NOTE is used to call attention to notable information that should be followed during installation, use,
or servicing of this equipment.
Safety Information for the JS-5.3 Rotor
This rotor was developed, manufactured, and tested for safety and reliability as part of a
Beckman Coulter centrifuge/rotor system. Their safety or reliability cannot be assured if used in a
centrifuge not of Beckman Coulter's manufacture or in a Beckman Coulter centrifuge that has been
modified without Beckman Coulter's approval.
Handle body fluids with care because they can transmit disease. No known test offers complete
assurance that such fluids are free of micro-organisms. Some of the most virulent—Hepatitis (B and
C) viruses, HIV (I–V), atypical mycobacteria, and certain systemic fungi—further emphasize the
need for aerosol protection. Handle other infectious 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 rotor 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.
PN J-TB-089AG
IMPORTANT is used for comments that add value to the step or procedure being performed.

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