Decontamination; Sterilization And Disinfection - Beckman Coulter Avanti J-26XP Instructions For Use Manual

WARNING
Be careful when examining or cleaning the chamber and chamber gasket, as sharp
glass fragments may be embedded in their surfaces.
1
Examine the chamber gasket to make sure that no glass particles are retained in it.
Carefully remove any glass particles that may remain.
a.
2
Carefully wipe away any glass particles that remain in the chamber.

Decontamination

If the instrument and/or accessories are contaminated with radioactive or pathogenic solutions,
perform all appropriate safety and decontamination procedures. Refer to Appendix A in Rotors and
Tubes or publication IN-175 to be sure the decontamination method will not damage any part of the
instrument

Sterilization and Disinfection

The centrifuge is finished with acrylic baking enamel on most surfaces (see
Specifications). Ethanol (70%)
publication IN-175 for chemical resistances of centrifuge and accessory materials.
While Beckman Coulter has tested ethanol (70%) and found that it does not damage the centrifuge,
no guarantee of sterility or disinfection is expressed or implied. When sterilization or disinfection
is a concern, consult your laboratory safety officer regarding proper methods to use.
* Flammability hazard. Do not use in or near operating centrifuges.
J326XP-IM-5AB
*
may be used on this surface. See Appendix A in Rotors and Tubes or
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Care and Maintenance
Maintenance
CHAPTER 1,
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