Care And Maintenance; General Maintenance - Beckman Coulter Allegra 25R Instruction Manual

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Care and Maintenance

This section contains care and maintenance procedures that should
be performed regularly. For maintenance not covered in this manual,
contact Beckman Coulter Field Service (1-800-742-2345 in the
United States; worldwide offices are listed on the inside back cover of
this manual) for assistance. User messages and recommended actions
are discussed in Section 4,
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NOTE
It is your responsibility to decontaminate the
centrifuge, as well as any rotors and/or accesso-
ries, before requesting service by Beckman
Coulter Field Service.
Perform the following procedures regularly to ensure satisfactory
performance and long service life of the centrifuge.
• At least once a week (depending on usage) inspect the rotor
chamber for accumulations of sample, dust, and glass particles
from broken sample tubes. Clean as required (see
below), as these accumulations can result in rotor vibrations.
• Regularly check the air intake and exhaust vents for obstructions.
Keep vents clear and clean.
• To prevent the rotor from sticking, lubricate the drive shaft with
Spinkote (306812) at least once a month, and after each cleaning.
• Refer to the applicable rotor manual for instructions on the care of
rotors and other components and accessories.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
5
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CLEANING
5-1