Introduction
Conventions
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APPENDIX A, Installation
NOTE
If the centrifuge is used in a manner other than specified in this manual, the safety and performance
of this equipment could be impaired. Further, the use of any equipment other than that recommended
by Beckman Coulter has not been evaluated for safety. Use of any equipment not specifically
recommended in this manual and/or the applicable rotor manual is the sole responsibility of the user.
Conventions
Certain symbols are used in the product labeling to call out safety-related and other important
information. These international symbols may also be displayed on the centrifuge and are
reproduced on the inside of the back cover of this manual.
Typographic Conventions
Certain typographic conventions are used throughout this manual to distinguish names of user
interface components, such as keys and displays.
• Key names (for example,
appear in bold type.
• Cursor keys, used to increment values up or down when setting parameters, are shown as up and
down arrows (▲ or ▼).
CFC-Free Centrifugation
To ensure minimal environmental impact, no CFCs are used in the manufacture or operation of
Allegra X-5 centrifuges.
Symbols and Labels
This section provides information for some labels and symbols appearing on the Allegra X-5
instrument housing. These labels and symbols may be associated with user-serviceable procedures.
Individual hazards associated with a specific procedure in this manual may use these labels and
symbols, and are included in Warnings or Cautions within the procedures for that task.
Biohazard
This caution symbol indicates biohazardous risk from possible patient specimen contamination.
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contains instructions for installing and connecting the centrifuge.
START
ENTER
or
) and display names (for example,
TIME
SPEED
or
)
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