Care And Maintenance; Introduction; Instrument Care; Maintenance - Beckman Coulter Avanti J-15 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Introduction

This section contains care and maintenance procedures that should be performed regularly. For
maintenance not covered in this manual,
actions are discussed in
NOTE
It is your responsibility to decontaminate the centrifuge, as well as any rotors and/or accessories,
before requesting service by Beckman Coulter Field Service.

Instrument Care

WARNING
Risk of personal injury. Any maintenance procedure requiring removal of a panel
exposes the operator to the possibility of electrical shock and/or mechanical
injury. Turn the power off and disconnect the instrument from the main power
source and refer such maintenance to service personnel.

Maintenance

Perform the following procedures regularly to ensure continued performance and long service life
of the centrifuge.
• Lubricate the drive shaft with Spinkote at least once a month, and after each cleaning.
• Inspect the centrifuge chamber for accumulations of sample, dust, or glass particles from
broken sample tubes.
Clean as required (see Cleaning).
• Check the air intake and exhaust for obstructions. Keep vents clear and clean.
• Wipe condensation out of the rotor chamber between runs with a sponge or clean cloth to
prevent chamber icing.
•
J-15R only
before use.
To defrost the system, set the temperature to 30°C for 20 minutes, and run the centrifuge with
a rotor installed. (These are suggested settings which may be adjusted as appropriate for your
laboratory conditions.)
NOTE
Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods other than those recommended by the
manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the
equipment.
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CHAPTER 3, Troubleshooting.
- If chamber icing occurs, defrost the system and wipe moisture out of the chamber

Care and Maintenance

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