Returning A Rotor - Beckman Coulter JA-25.50 Instructions For Use Manual

JA-25.50 Fixed-Angle Rotor

Returning a Rotor

While Beckman Coulter has tested these methods and found that they do not damage components,
no guarantee of decontamination is expressed or implied. Consult your laboratory safety officer
regarding the proper decontamination methods to use.
If the rotor or other components are contaminated with toxic or pathogenic materials, follow
appropriate decontamination procedures as outlined by your laboratory safety officer.
Sterilization and Disinfection
• The rotor and all rotor components can be autoclaved at 121°C for up to an hour. Remove the
lid from the rotor and place the rotor, lid, and spacers in the autoclave upside down.
• Ethanol (70%) or hydrogen peroxide (6%) may be used on all rotor components, including those
made of plastic. Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) may be used, but may cause discoloration of
anodized surfaces. Use the minimum immersion time for each solution, per laboratory
standards.
CAUTION
Ethanol is a flammability hazard. Do not use it in or near operating centrifuges.
While Beckman Coulter has tested these methods and found that they do not damage the rotor or
components, no guarantee of sterility or disinfection is expressed or implied. When sterilization or
disinfection is a concern, consult your laboratory safety officer regarding proper methods to use.
Refer to publication IN-192 (included with each box of tubes) for tube sterilization and disinfection
procedures.
Storage
When it is not in use, store the rotor in a dry environment (not in the instrument) with the lid
removed to allow air circulation so moisture will not collect in the tube cavities.
Returning a Rotor
Before returning a rotor or accessory for any reason, prior permission must be obtained from
Beckman Coulter, Inc. A return form may be obtained from your local Beckman Coulter sales office.
The form should contain the following information:
• rotor type and serial number,
• history of use (approximate frequency of use),
• reason for the return,
• original purchase order number, billing number, and shipping number, if possible,
• name and email address of the person to be notified upon receipt of the rotor or accessory at
the factory,
• name and email address of the person to be notified about repair costs, etc.
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