Preparation And Loading; Tapered Sleeve Position - Beckman Coulter Allegra X-5 Instructions For Use Manual

Operation
Run Procedure

Preparation and Loading

NOTE
Before installing the rotor, lubricate it following the instructions in the rotor manual.
1
Check the name rating plate for the correct voltage, then plug the power cord into the wall
receptacle.
2
Press the power switch to on (
3
Press the
4
Use the T-handle wrench to turn the rotor tie-down screw to the left (counterclockwise).
a. Remove the tie-down screw.
5
Make sure that the tapered sleeve is in place at the base of the centrifuge drive shaft before
installing the rotor (see
• The rotor rests on the sleeve while spinning, and does not operate properly if the sleeve is
missing.
Figure 2.1 Tapered Sleeve Position
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1. Tapered Sleeve
NOTE
If the tapered sleeve comes off, it must be replaced by a Beckman Coulter Field Service
representative.
CAUTION
Risk of equipment damage. Do not drop the rotor onto the drive shaft. The shaft
can be damaged if the rotor is forced sideways or dropped onto it. Install the rotor
by centering it over the shaft and carefully lowering it straight down.
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OPEN DOOR key and lift the door up; it remains in the open position.
Figure 2.1) and wipe the sleeve to be sure that it is clean and dry.
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