Cleaning Up Broken Plates - Agilent Technologies Velocity11 VSpin User Manual

Cleaning Up Broken Plates

Overview
Cleanup Guidelines
!! DAMAGE HAZARD !!
the VSpin, and the plate fragments need to be removed so they
do not interfere with moving parts and potentially damage the
VSpin.
Counterweight plates are particularly susceptible to falling apart
because of repeated wear, however, the fluid spilled from a
counterweight plate is usually water, which is easy to clean up.
!! INJURY HAZARD !!
or radioactive substances. If a sample plate containing anything
other than innocuous materials breaks apart, contact the
Velocity11 Service Center.
Whenever a plate breaks apart in the centrifuge, follow these guidelines:
❑
Depending on the amount of spillage, you may need to remove the
buckets, or disassemble the VSpin.
To remove the buckets, see "Removing the Buckets" on page 71.
If you think the VSpin needs to be disassembled, contact the
Velocity11 Service Center.
❑
Use a long pair of tweezers to remove broken plate fragments.
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If there is not very much spilled liquid you can vacuum up smaller
fragments.
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Make sure that excess liquid is mopped up. Avoid using the VSpin
until it has dried completely.
Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Plates occasionally break apart inside
Sample plates may contain toxic, caustic
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