Safety Notice - Beckman Coulter J-Lite JLA 16.250 Instruction Manual

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SAFETY NOTICE

This safety notice summarizes information basic to the safe use of the rotor described in this manual.
The international symbol displayed above is a reminder to the user that all safety instructions should be
read and understood before operation or maintenance of this equipment is attempted. When you see the
symbol on other pages of this publication, pay special attention to the safety information presented.
Observance of safety precautions will also help to avoid actions that could damage or adversely affect
the performance of the rotor. This rotor was developed, manufactured, and tested for safety and
reliability as part of a Beckman Coulter centrifuge/rotor system. Its safety or reliability cannot be
assured if used in a non-Beckman Coulter centrifuge or in a Beckman Coulter centrifuge that has been
modified without Beckman Coulter's approval.
Handle body fluids with care because they can transmit disease. No known test offers
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complete assurance that such fluids are free of micro-organisms. Some of the most
virulent—Hepatitis (B and C) viruses, HIV (I–V), atypical mycobacteria, and certain
systemic fungi—further emphasize the need for aerosol protection. Handle other infectious
samples according to good laboratory procedures and methods to prevent spread of disease.
Because spills may generate aerosols, observe proper safety precautions for aerosol contain-
ment. Do not run toxic, pathogenic, or radioactive materials in this rotor without taking
appropriate safety precautions. Biosafe containment should be used when Risk Group II
materials (as identified in the World Health Organization Laboratory Biosafety Manual)
are handled; materials of a higher group require more than one level of protection.
The rotor and accessories are not designed for use with materials capable of developing
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flammable or explosive vapors. Do not centrifuge such materials in nor handle or store them
near the centrifuge.
Although rotor components and accessories made by other manufacturers may fit in the
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JLA-16.250 rotor, their safety in this rotor cannot be ascertained by Beckman Coulter. Use of
other manufacturers' components or accessories in the JLA-16.250 rotor may void the rotor
warranty and should be prohibited by your laboratory safety officer. Only the components
and accessories listed in this publication should be used in this rotor.
Make sure that filled containers are loaded symmetrically into the rotor and that opposing
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bottles or tubes are filled to the same level with liquid of the same density.
If disassembly reveals evidence of leakage, you should assume that some fluid escaped the
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rotor. Apply all appropriate safety and decontamination procedures to the centrifuge and
accessories as required.
Never exceed the maximum rated speed of the rotor and labware in use. Refer to the section
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on
RUN SPEEDS
Do not use sharp tools on the rotor that could cause scratches in the rotor surface. Corrosion
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begins in scratches and may open fissures in the rotor with continued use.
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J-Lite JLA-16.250 Rotor
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