Conventions - Beckman Coulter Spinchron DLX Instruction Manual

Introduction

CONVENTIONS

NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS
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• Section 1 contains system specifications and a brief physical and
functional description of the centrifuge, including the operating
controls and indicators.
• Section 2 provides instructions for installing and connecting the
centrifuge.
• Section 3 contains centrifuge operating procedures. For experi-
enced users, a summary of operating procedures is provided at the
end of the section.
• Section 4 lists possible error messages and/or malfunctions,
together with probable causes and required corrective actions.
• Section 5 contains procedures for routine operator care and main-
tenance, as well as a brief list of supplies and replacement parts.
• A Program Library chart is provided as an appendix 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.
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 recom-
mended by Beckman Coulter has not been evaluated for safety. Use
of any equipment not specifically recommended in this manual and/or
the appropriate rotor manual is the sole responsibility of the user.
Certain symbols are used in this manual to call out safety-related and
other important information. These are reproduced and described
below and on the inside of the front cover.
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NOTE
Used to call attention to important information
that should be followed during installation, use,
or servicing of this equipment.