Introduction; Intended Use; Certification; Scope Of Manual - Beckman Coulter Avanti J-15 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Intended Use

For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
This Avanti J-15 Series 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 professionals only.

Certification

Beckman Coulter Avanti J-15 series centrifuges are manufactured in a facility that maintains
certifications to both ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2012. 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 Avanti J-15 series centrifuges,
their functions, specifications, operation, and routine operator care and maintenance. Beckman
Coulter recommends that you read this entire manual, especially the
safety-related information, before operating the centrifuge or performing instrument
maintenance.
CHAPTER 1, System Description
•
functional 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.
• CHAPTER 4, Care and Maintenance
maintenance, as well as a brief list of supplies and replacement parts.
PN B80286AC
contains system specifications and a brief physical and
contains centrifuge operating procedures.
lists diagnostic messages and other possible malfunctions,
contains procedures for routine operator care and

Introduction

Safety Notice and all
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