Safety Notice; Introduction - Beckman Coulter Allegra X-14 sERIES Instructions For Use Manual

Intended Use
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use
This Allegra X-14 centrifuge is intended for the separation of components through the use of
relative centrifugal force.
It is designed to separate human samples, including blood and other body fluids, for processing,
analysis, and in vitro diagnostic testing, as well as nonhuman body samples and chemicals,
including industrial and environmental samples.
This centrifuge should be operated by qualified personnel only.
Certification
Beckman Coulter Allegra X-14 series centrifuges are manufactured in a facility that has
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 Beckman Coulter Allegra X-14 series
centrifuges, its functions, specifications, operation, and routine operator care and maintenance. We
recommend that you read this entire manual, especially the
information, before operating the centrifuge or performing instrument maintenance.
CHAPTER 1, Description
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description of the centrifuge, including the operating controls and indicators.
• CHAPTER 2, Operation
CHAPTER 3, Troubleshooting
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together with probable causes and suggested corrective actions.
• contains procedures for routine operator care and maintenance, as well as a brief list of
supplies and replacement parts.
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contains system specifications and a brief physical and functional
contains centrifuge operating procedures.
lists diagnostic messages and other possible malfunctions,

Introduction

Safety Notice

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