Beckman Coulter Avanti J-26 XP Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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J326XP-IM-5AB 3-3
Operation
Section and Loading
3
Section and Loading
For fast temperature equilibration, precool or prewarm the rotor to the required temperature before
the run.
1
Turn the power switch on (
I
).
•
Power is applied to the system, and the display illuminates.
2
Step on the foot pedal to open the door.
•
The door opens.
3
Install the rotor according to the instructions in the rotor manual.
a.
Always run the rotor with a balanced load.
b.
(If you are using a swinging bucket rotor, fill all positions on the yoke with buckets.
c.
If you are using a J-Lite® rotor with cannisters, place a cannister in each rotor body cavity.)
CAUTION
Do not drop the rotor onto the drive hub. The drive shaft can be bent if the rotor
is forced sideways or dropped onto the hub. Install the rotor by centering it over
the hub and carefully lowering it straight down.
4
Securely attach the rotor lid knob, or tie-down knob in rotors without lids, to the drive shaft by
turning it to the right (clockwise).
NOTE
If the knob turns loosely and you do not feel threads engaging, the rotor drive hole pins may not
be properly seated on the centrifuge hub. Lift the rotor up above the hub, rotate it slightly, and lower
it onto the hub again. Tighten the knob.
5
Close the centrifuge door firmly.
CAUTION
If you leave the rotor in the centrifuge between runs, make sure the rotor is seated
on the drive hub and the tie-down knob is tight before each run. (Remove the rotor
from the centrifuge if you anticipate a long period between runs.)