Electrical Safety; Mechanical Safety; Chemical And Biological Safety - Beckman Coulter Avanti J-26XP Instructions For Use Manual

Safety Notice

Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this instrument uses a three or five-wire electrical cord and
plug to connect this equipment to earth-ground. To preserve this safety feature:
• Make sure that the matching wall outlet receptacle is properly wired and earth-grounded.
Check that the line voltage agrees with the voltage listed on the name-rating plate affixed to the
centrifuge.
• Never use a three-to-two wire plug adapter.
• Never use a two-wire extension cord or a two-wire non-grounding type of multiple-outlet
receptacle strip.
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
This instrument is not designed for use with materials capable of developing flammable or
explosive vapors. 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 lift or move the centrifuge while a rotor is spinning.
• NEVER attempt to override the door interlock system while the rotor is spinning.
• Do not lean on the centrifuge or place items on it while it is operating.

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
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assurance that they are free of micro-organisms. Some of the most virulent—Hepatitis (B and
C) and HIV (I–V) viruses, atypical mycobacteria, and certain systemic fungi—further emphasize
the need for aerosol protection. Handle other infectious samples according to good laboratory
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