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Care and Maintenance
Storage and Transportation
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The polysulfone rotor lid can be autoclaved at 138°C for up to 5 minutes.
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Ethanol (70%)*
or hydrogen peroxide (6%) may be used on all rotor components, including
those made of plastic. Use the minimum immersion time for each solution, per laboratory
standards.
While Beckman Coulter has tested these methods and found that they do not damage the rotor or
components, 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.
Refer to publication IN-192, included in each box of tubes or bottles, for tube sterilization and
disinfection procedures.
CAUTION
Frequent, repeated autoclaving will reduce the useful life of plastic components.
Replace components if any signs of damage are evident, including change in color
or shape.
Storage and Transportation
Storage
Before storing a centrifuge for an extended period, return it to the original shipping container to
protect it from dust and dirt. Temperature and humidity conditions for storage should meet the
environmental requirements described under
Specifications
, in
CHAPTER 2
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When a rotor is not in use, store it in a dry environment (not in the centrifuge) with the rotor lid
removed to allow air circulation so moisture will not collect in the tube cavities.
Returning a Centrifuge or Rotor
Before returning a centrifuge, rotor, or accessory for any reason, prior permission (a Returned
Materials Authorization form) must be obtained from Beckman Coulter, Inc. Contact your local
Beckman Coulter office to obtain the RMA form and for packaging and shipping instructions. When
returning a rotor, make sure that the RMA form contains the following information:
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rotor serial number,
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history of use (approximate frequency of use),
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reason for the return,
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original purchase order number, billing number, and shipping number, if possible,
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name and phone number of the person to be notified upon receipt of the rotor or accessory at
the factory, and
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name and phone number of the person to be notified about repair costs, etc.
