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Section 2: Installation
Caution: Warn the user against possible handling errors and
their consequences!
Centrifuge Anchoring Kit for Allegra X-12/R, X-15R
SECURING THE CENTRIFUGE TO THE BENCH
Allegra X-12/R, X-15R centrifuges are certified to meet the requirements of the European CE
mark. To meet these requirements, the centrifuge must be secured to the bench using the
anchoring hardware shipped with the instrument. This will prevent the centrifuge from moving
in
the unlikely event of a rotor mishap.Complete instructions for installing the anchoring kit are
packaged with hardware, which is shipped with the centrifuge. The instructions (publication GX-
TB-002A) include a full-size template to be used as a guide for drilling holes in the bench. Refer
to this document for additional installation instructions.
2.3 Customer Training and Instrument Demo
The following check list is useful when customer training is required.
Refer to User's Manual for all of the following:
Explain:
Rotors
This instrument allows use of three different rotors:
SX 4750 Swinging bucket Aries and non Aries/ Round bucket and
microtiter plates (non Aries only)
FX 6100 Fixed angle rotor with 6x 100 ml.
Warranty
Rotor warranty is 1 year.
Maintenance
Cleaning and lubricating as required.
Responsibility
Customer is responsible to maintain and prevent rotor from corrosion
and damage.
Cautions Always use all four buckets or 2 buckets and 2 carriers and balance the
loads accordingly.
Descriptions of instrument
Functions
Explain overall functions.
Controls Describe control function of each individual key, program mode.
Indicators Show the different displays and explain audible alerts.
Rotor chamber Instruct to clean and dry chamber after spill and between runs.
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