Beckman Coulter JA-14.50, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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JA-14.50 Fixed-Angle Rotor
Care and Maintenance
If the rotor (and/or accessories) becomes contaminated with radioactive material, it should be
decontaminated using a solution that will not damage the anodized surfaces. Beckman Coulter has
tested a number of solutions and found two that do not harm anodized aluminum: RadCon Surface
Spray or IsoClean Solution (for soaking),
*
and Radiacwash.
†
NOTE
IsoClean can cause fading of colored anodized surfaces. Use it only when necessary and remove it
promptly from surfaces.
While Beckman Coulter has tested these methods and found that they do not damage components,
no guarantee of decontamination is expressed or implied. Consult your laboratory safety officer
regarding the proper decontamination methods to use.
If the rotor or other components are contaminated with toxic or pathogenic materials, follow all
appropriate safety and decontamination procedures as outlined by your laboratory safety officer.
Sterilization and Disinfection
•
The rotor and all rotor components can be autoclaved at 121°C for up to an hour. Remove the
lid from the rotor and place the rotor and lid in the autoclave upside down.
•
Ethanol (70%) or hydrogen peroxide (6%) may be used on all rotor components, including those
made of plastic. Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) may be used, but may cause discoloration of
anodized surfaces. Use the minimum immersion time for each solution, per laboratory
standards.
CAUTION
Ethanol is a flammability hazard. Do not use it in or near operating centrifuges.
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 with each box of tubes) for tube sterilization and disinfection
procedures.
Storage
When it is not in use, store the rotor in a dry environment (not in the instrument) with the lid
removed to allow air circulation so moisture will not collect in the tube cavities.
* In U.S., contact Nuclear Associates (New York); in Eastern Europe and Commonweath States, contact Victoreen GmbH
(Munich); in South Pacific, contact Gammasonics Pty. Ltd. (Australia); in Japan, contact Toyo Medic Co. Ltd. (Tokyo).
† In U.S., contact Biodex Medical Systems (Shirley, New York); internationally, contact the U.S. office to find the dealer
closest to you.