Electrical Safety; Safety Against Risk Of Fire; Chemical And Biological Safety - Beckman Coulter Optima L Series Instructions For Use Manual

Safety Notice

Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this instrument uses a three-wire electrical cord and plug to
connect this equipment to earth-ground. Make sure that the matching wall outlet receptacle is
properly wired and earth-grounded.
Do not place containers holding liquid on or near the chamber door. If they spill, liquid may get into
the instrument and damage electrical or mechanical components.

Safety Against Risk of Fire

Fuses protect certain electrical circuits within this instrument against overcurrent conditions. For
continued protection against the risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating specified.
This instrument is not designed for use with materials capable of developing flammable or
explosive vapors or hazardous chemical reactions. Do not centrifuge such materials (for example,
chloroform or ethyl alcohol) in this instrument nor handle or store them near the centrifuge.
Mechanical Safety
For safe operation of the equipment, observe the following:
• Use only the Beckman Coulter rotors and accessories designed for use in this instrument.
• Do not exceed the maximum rated speed of the rotor in use.
• NEVER attempt to slow or stop a rotor by hand.
• Do not move the centrifuge while the drive motor is spinning.
• In the event of a power failure, do not attempt to retrieve the sample from the instrument for
at least one hour. Then follow the instructions for recovery of the sample under
Troubleshooting and

Chemical and Biological Safety

Normal operation may involve the use of solutions and test samples that are pathogenic, toxic, or
radioactive. Such materials should not be used in this instrument, however, unless all necessary
safety precautions are taken.
• Handle body fluids with care because they can transmit disease. No known test offers complete
assurance that they are free of micro-organisms. Some of the most virulent—Hepatitis (B and
C) and HIV (I-V) viruses, atypical mycobacterium, and certain systemic fungi—further
emphasize the need for aerosol protection. Handle other infectious samples according to good
laboratory procedures and methods to prevent spread of disease. Because spills may generate
aerosols, observe proper safety precautions for aerosol containment. Do not run toxic,
pathogenic, or radioactive materials in a rotor without taking appropriate safety precautions.
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