Lubrication; O-Rings; Pivot Pins And Buckets - Beckman Coulter Avanti J Series Instructions For Use Manual

Aluminum-
Composite
Interface
Outside
Wall

Lubrication

Regular and thorough lubrication can extend the useful life of rotor components.

O-Rings

Many rotors use O-rings or gaskets as seals to maintain atmospheric pressure in the rotor during
a run. These O-rings and the rotor surfaces they bear against must be kept clean and evenly
lubricated. After removing and cleaning rotor or bucket O-rings or gaskets, lightly but uniformly
coat them with silicone vacuum grease and reposition them in the rotor.
NOTE
Do not apply lubricant with a cotton-tipped swab. These swabs can leave lint on the O-ring or gasket
that can interfere with the seal.

Pivot Pins and Buckets

Rotor Yoke
Lubrication Points
(both pin sockets)
PN JR-IM-10AG
Carrier
Base
Pad
Sealing
Surface
Sleeve
Washer
Regularly check the condition of the Micro Plus carrier
base and pad and do not use them if there are signs of
damage. Retire the base from use after 1 year.
Before each use, inspect carbon-fiber canisters for cracks
where carbon-fiber threads are visible. If any cracking or
other damage is visible on the outside wall or near the
aluminum-composite interface area, do not use the
canister. Contact your Beckman Coulter representative.
Retire the canister on the expiration date.
JS-4.2, JS-4.2A, JS-4.2SMA, JS-5.9, JS-5.3, JS-5.0, and JS-4.3
Rotors—Approximately once a week, and after cleaning
and/or autoclaving, lubricate the pin sockets with a
lubricant such as Paint On Graphite Lubricant (977212).
Allow the lubricant to dry for at least 5 minutes before
installing the rotor in a centrifuge.
JS-5.2, JS-4.2, JS-4.2A, JS-4.0, and JS-3.0 Rotors—Lubricate the
O-ring and plug of Aeroseal bucket covers with silicone
vacuum grease. Also, lightly grease the inside top 1.27 cm
(0.5 in.) of the bucket.
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Care and Maintenance
Rotor Care
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