Beckman Coulter Airfuge User manual

AF-IM-13AC
June 2020
Instruction For Use
Airfuge
Air Driven Ultracentrifuge
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
250 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821 U.S.A.

Airfuge Air Driven Ultracentrifuge
Instructions for Use
AF-IM-13AC (June 2020)
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, contact our Customer Support
Center.
• Worldwide, find us via our website at
www.beckman.com/support/technical
• In the USA and Canada, call us at 1-800-369-0333.
• Outside of the USA and Canada, contact your local
Beckman Coulter Representative.
www.beckman.com/techdocs
Beckman Coulter Eurocenter S.A.
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CH - 1260 Nyon 1, Switzerland
Tel: [phone]
Glossary of Symbols is available at
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Original Instructions

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Revision History
For updates, go to www.beckman.com/techdocs and download the most recent manual or system
help for your instrument.
Issue AA, 03/2017
Changes or additions were made to: California Prop 65 Statement; Multi Compliance Label; Supplies.
Issue AB, 08/2017
Changes or additions were made to: RoHS Caution.
Issue AC, 06/2020
Changes or additions were made to: Beckman website for information search and customer support.
Note: Changes that are part of the most recent revision are indicated in text by a bar in the left margin of
the amended page.

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Safety Notice
Read all product manuals and consult with Beckman Coulter-trained personnel before attempting
to operate instrument. Do not attempt to perform any procedure before carefully reading all
instructions. Always follow product labeling and manufacturer’s recommendations. If in doubt as
to how to proceed in any situation, contact us.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye shields, and lab coats when
performing any procedure. To avoid injury, observe and follow all the warnings and cautions
throughout this manual.
Alerts for Danger, Warning, Caution, and Note
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
NOTE NOTE is used to call attention to notable information that should be followed during installation, use,
or servicing of this equipment.
Safety During Installation and/or Maintenance
Locate the ultracentrifuge in a clean, safe, uncluttered environment.
Any servicing of this equipment that requires removal of any covers can expose parts which involve
the risk of electric shock or personal injury. Make sure that the power switch is off and the
ultracentrifuge is disconnected from the main power source, and refer such servicing to qualified
personnel.
Do not replace any ultracentrifuge components with parts not specified for use on this instrument.