Beckman Coulter StatSpin Express 2 M501-22, Instructions For Use Manual

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Reinstalling the Rotor
Caution
Never operate the centrifuge without the rotor properly mounted and the locking nut
tightened. Failure to install and secure the rotor correctly can damage the centrifuge.
1
Remove the tube inserts from rotor. Place rotor on rotor holder, being sure the two
mounting pins on the rotor holder are aligned with two of the four small holes near the
center of the rotor.
2
Gently rock the rotor back and forth to be sure the rotor seats correctly on the rotor
holder.
3
Install washer, then nut and secure the rotor by tightening the nut with the 7/16" nut
driver provided.
4
Reinstall the tube inserts into the rotor cavities. The centrifuge is ready for use.
Spinning the Sample
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Note
The Express 2 has no on-off switch, and therefore is normally left plugged in and on.
The operator should experiment with different settings to achieve optimum performance
for specific applications. The following are general guidelines:
Express 2 Cycle Settings Table 3.1
Setting Description Speed Time
30 s Intended to provide a short spin to immediately
separate the red cells from the plasma/serum.
8500 rpm 30 seconds
120 s Intended to produce good quality plasma/serum from
whole blood for chemistry or coagulation.
The normal spin (120 s) can be used for most
chemistry and coagulation applications.
8500 rpm 120 seconds
180 s Intended to provide a minimal particle/cell count and
should be used for specialized applications. (e.g
Lipoclear)
The hard spin (180 s) can be used for gel separator
tubes. (PST/SST)
8500 rpm 180 seconds
Operating Instructions
Spinning the Sample
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