Beckman Coulter M502-22, Instructions For Use Manual

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5
Remove the black gasket surrounding the chamber by pulling up one end of the gasket.
6
Remove the bowl liner and dispose. Install a new bowl liner.
7
Replace the black gasket around the chamber opening.
8
Inspect rotor for cracks or damage.
9
Reinstall the rotor. For more information, refer to Reinstalling the Rotor .
10
Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
Disinfecting the Rotor
1
Open the centrifuge cover.
2
Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
3
Remove all the tubes and inserts.
4
Remove the rotor. For more information, refer to Removing and Installing the Rotor .
5
The rotor and inserts can be soaked in detergent and warm water or a 10% bleach
solution.
6
Do not attempt to clean an insert that has a broken tube. Dispose of the insert
immediately.
7
Dry the rotor and inserts with a clean absorbent paper towel or allow to air dry.
8
Inspect rotor for cracks or damage.
9
Reinstall the rotor. For more information, refer to Reinstalling the Rotor .
10
Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
Inspecting the Rotor Speed
The rated speeds can be inspected with a stroboscope or photoelectric tachometer. Point
the tachometer through the transparent cover at the reflective patch located near rotor
center. Do not defeat any safety interlocks while performing the test. If the StatSpin Express
3 fails to achieve an operating speed of 7200 rpm ±5% in the 2 min and 3 min settings or
5600 rpm ±5% in the 5 min setting, contact Beckman Coulter Customer Support.
Maintenance
Inspecting the Rotor Speed
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