Electrical Safety; Mechanical Safety - Beckman Coulter Avanti J-E Instructions For Use Manual

Safety Notice

Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this instrument uses a three-wire electrical cord and plug to
connect this equipment to earth-ground. To preserve this safety feature:
• Make sure that the matching wall outlet receptacle is properly wired and earth-grounded.
Check that the line voltage agrees with the voltage listed on the name-rating plate affixed to
the centrifuge.
• Never use a three-to-two wire plug adapter.
• Never use a two-wire extension cord or a two-wire non-grounding type of multiple-outlet
receptacle strip.
Do not place containers holding liquid on or near the chamber door. If they spill, liquid may get into
the instrument and damage electrical or mechanical components.
Safety Against Risk of Fire
Fuses protect certain electrical circuits within this instrument against overcurrent conditions. For
continued protection against the risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating specified.
This instrument 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 within the required 30-cm (1-ft area surrounding the
instrument.

Mechanical Safety

For safe operation of the equipment, observe the following:
• Use only rotors and accessories designed for use in this instrument.
• 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.
• In the event of a power failure, do not attempt to retrieve the sample from the centrifuge for at
least 1 hour. Then follow the instructions for sample recovery in
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CHAPTER 3, Troubleshooting.
PN SJ-IM-8AB