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CERTIFICATION
To ensure full system quality, Beckman Coulter Avanti
®
J-E centri-
fuges have been manufactured in a registered ISO 9001 or 13485
facility. They have been designed and tested to be compliant (when
used with Beckman Coulter rotors) with the laboratory equipment
requirements of applicable regulatory agencies. Declarations of
conformity and certificates of compliance are available at
www.beckmancoulter.com.
SCOPE OF MANUAL
This manual is designed to familiarize you with the Avanti
®
J-E
centrifuge, its functions, specifications, operation, and routine
operator care and maintenance. We recommend that you read this
entire manual, especially the
SAFETY NOTICE
and all safety-related
information, before operating the centrifuge or performing instrument
maintenance.
• Section 1 contains system specifications and a brief physical and
functional description of the centrifuge, including the operating
controls and indicators, and available rotors.
• Section 2 provides information about space and power require-
ments for installing and connecting the centrifuge.
• Section 3 contains centrifuge operating procedures.
• Section 4 lists possible malfunctions, together with probable
causes and suggested corrective actions.
• Section 5 contains procedures for routine operator care and main-
tenance, as well as a brief list of supplies and replacement parts.
Introduction
