CHAPTER 4
Maintenance
Overview
Beckman Coulter recommends that instrument operators perform periodic inspections and
preventative maintenance on all devices. Contact Beckman Coulter at any time if the
instrument is not functioning correctly.
Caution
Disconnect the power cord of the external power supply from the electrical outlet
before performing maintenance or inspection.
Warning
Do not expose the rotor to strong or concentrated acids, bases, esters, aromatic or
halogenated hydrocarbons, ketones, or strong oxidizing agents, or environmental
influences, including natural ultra-violet radiation.
Cleaning
The Express 2 is supplied with a disposable bowl liner to simplify routine cleaning.
Additional bowl liners are available. (Product No. DL01). The liner should be replaced
monthly or whenever a spill occurs. Clean the outside surfaces and the control panel with a
water-dampened cloth and mild detergent. Clean the inner surface or bowl, with a mild
detergent and if necessary, a disinfectant, wiping with an cloth dampened with 70% alcohol
or 10% bleach solution.
Caution
Do not spray cleaning solutions directly onto the centrifuge bowl or housing.
Overspray can reach the motor bearings or internal circuitry, causing harm to the
electronics. Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods other than those
recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that
the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
General Cleaning
1
Open the centrifuge cover.
2
Unplug the power cord of the external power supply 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
Remove the black gasket surrounding the chamber by pulling up one end of the gasket.
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