Conventions - Beckman Coulter Allegra 21 Series Instruction Manual

Introduction

CONVENTIONS

NOTES, CAUTIONS,
AND WARNINGS
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• Section 4 lists possible error messages and/or malfunctions, together
with probable causes and corrective actions required.
• Procedures for operator care and maintenance are presented in
Section 5, as well as a brief list of supplies and replacement parts.
• A Program Library chart is provided at the back of this manual. You
can use this chart to record the parameters of a run for later duplication
of the run conditions.
We recommend that you read this entire manual, especially the
and all safety-related information, before operating the centrifuge
NOTICE
or performing instrument maintenance.
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NOTE
If the centrifuge is used in a manner other than spec-
ified in this manual, the safety and performance of
this equipment could be impaired. Further, the use of
any equipment other than that intended for use 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.
Certain symbols are used in the manual to call out safety related and other
important information. These are reproduced and described below and/or
on the inside of the front cover.
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NOTE
Used to call attention to information that should be
followed during installation, use, and/or servicing of
the equipment.
SAFETY