Introduction; Certification; Scope Of Manual; Conventions - Beckman Coulter Avanti J-HC Instructions For Use Manual

Certification

Beckman Coulter Avanti J-HC centrifuges are manufactured in a facility that maintains
certifications to both ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003. They have been designed and tested to be
compliant with the laboratory requirements of applicable regulatory agencies (only when used
with Beckman Coulter rotors). Declarations of conformity and certificates of compliance are
available at www.beckmancoulter.com.

Scope of Manual

This manual is designed to familiarize you with the Avanti J-HC centrifuge, its functions,
specifications, operation, and routine operator care and maintenance. Beckman Coulter
recommends that you read this entire manual, especially the
information, before operating the centrifuge or performing instrument maintenance.
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CHAPTER 1, Description
description of the centrifuge, including the operating controls and indicators.
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CHAPTER 2, Operation
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CHAPTER 3, Troubleshooting
suggested corrective actions.
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CHAPTER 4, Care and Maintenance
maintenance, as well as a brief list of supplies and replacement parts.
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APPENDIX A, Preinstallation Requirements
requirements for installing and connecting the centrifuge.
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APPENDIX B, Temperature Calibration Procedure
control within 1°C is required.
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 is the sole responsibility of the user.

Conventions

Certain symbols are used in this manual 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 back cover of this manual.
PN J3HC-IM-5AD
contains system specifications and a physical and functional
contains centrifuge operating procedures.
lists possible malfunctions, together with probable causes and
contains procedures for routine operator care and
provides information about space and power
contains a procedure to use when temperature

Introduction

Safety Notice and all safety-related
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