Introduction
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CERTIFICATION
To ensure full system quality, Beckman Coulter Avanti
®
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centrifuges are manufactured in a registered ISO 9001 facility. They
have been designed and tested to be compliant (when used with
Beckman Coulter rotors) with the laboratory equipment requirements
of applicable regulatory agencies. Declarations of conformity and
certificates of compliance are available at www.beckmancoulter.com.
SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed to familiarize you with the Avanti
®
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centrifuge, its functions, specifications, operation, and routine
operator care and maintenance. We recommend that you read this
entire manual, especially the
SAFETY NOTICE
and all safety-related
information, before operating the instrument or performing instru-
ment maintenance.
• Section 1 contains system specifications and instructions for
preparing your site for installation of the centrifuge.
• Section 2 contains an overall description of the centrifuge,
including a description of system controls and indicators.
• Section 3 summarizes procedures for operating the centrifuge.
• Section 4 lists possible error messages and/or malfunctions,
together with probable causes and required corrective actions.
• Section 5 contains procedures for routine maintenance, as well as
a brief list of supplies and replacement parts.
• The Appendix contains a procedure to use when temperature
control within ±1°C is required.
