Haemonetics LN9000-110-EWC, Operation Manual

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Describing the MCS+ Centrifuge System 1-5
P/N 85213-30, Manual revision: B
Applications for a
centrifuge chuck
adapter
When the selected MCS+ protocol uses a blow molded bowl (BMB), a centrifuge
chuck adapter is required to secure the BMB in the centrifuge well, designed for
the Latham bowl.
The chuck adapter is designed to be installed and removed using the same tech-
niques as for the Latham bowl. The adapter will be secured by either vacuum
force, or the mechanical clips, depending on the type of centrifuge chuck.
Once the adapter has been securely positioned, the BMB can be installed in the
adapter, using a downward pressure to fully seat the bowl. A suction force will
be created between the base of the adapter and the bowl. To remove a BMB at
the end of a procedure, the operator should simply pull upward on the head of
the bowl. The adapter can be removed from the centrifuge well using the same
technique as when removing the Latham bowl.
Figure 1-5, MCS+ centrifuge with chuck adapter for blow molded bowl
Note: The chuck adapter is not a disposable element and should not be discarded
after use. It is to be re-used for subsequent MCS+ procedures.
Figure 1-6, MCS+ centrifuge chuck adapter