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Introduction
This chapter contains care and maintenance procedures that should be performed regularly. For
maintenance not covered in this manual,
for instructions on the care of rotors and their accessories.
Instrument Care
NOTE
It is your responsibility to decontaminate the instrument, as well as any rotors and/or accessories,
before requesting service by Beckman Coulter Field Service representatives.
WARNING
Any maintenance procedure requiring removal of a panel exposes the operator to
the possibility of electrical shock and/or mechanical injury. Therefore, turn the
power OFF and disconnect the instrument from the main power source, and refer
such maintenance to service personnel.
General Maintenance
Perform the following procedures regularly to ensure satisfactory performance and long service
life of the ultracentrifuge.
1
At least once a week (depending on usage) inspect the interior of the rotor chamber for
accumulations of foreign matter.
a. Clean as required (see Cleaning, below), as these accumulations can result in rotor
vibrations.
WARNING
Risk of personal injury or equipment damage. Alcohol is a flammability hazard. Do
not use it in or near operating centrifuges.
2
Regularly check the stator pad for ease of rotation.
a. Rotate it on the stator, using light finger pressure, to ensure it moves easily.
b. Also check for dirt or oil; clean with alcohol (especially the white circles on the bottom).
AF-IM-13AC
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for assistance. Refer to the applicable rotor manual
CHAPTER 5
Maintenance
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