Rotor Preparation And Loading; Prerun Safety Check; Rotor Preparation - Beckman Coulter Avanti J Series Instructions For Use Manual

Rotor Preparation and Loading

For runs at other than room temperature, refrigerate or warm the rotor beforehand for fast equilibration.

Prerun Safety Check

Read all safety information in the rotor manual before using the rotor.
1
Make sure that the rotor and lid are clean and show no signs of corrosion or cracking.
2
Check the chemical compatibilities of all materials used.
(Refer to Chemical Resistances (publication IN-175.)
3
Verify that the tubes and bottles being used are listed in the applicable rotor manual.
4
If fluid containment is required, use capped tubes or bottles.
We strongly recommend capping all containers carrying physiological fluids to prevent
leakage.

Rotor Preparation

1
Be sure that metal threads in the rotor are clean and lightly but evenly lubricated with Spinkote
lubricant (306812).
Also ensure that O-rings are lightly but evenly coated with silicone vacuum grease (335148).
2
Load the filled containers symmetrically into the rotor.
Opposing tubes must be filled to the same level with liquid of the same density.
Refer to
PN JR-IM-10AG
in CHAPTER
Rotor Balance
1.
Using Fixed-Angle Rotors
Rotor Preparation and Loading
4-7
4