Beckman Coulter TLA-55 User manual

TL-TB-020AJ
October 2022
Instructions For Use
TLA-55
Fixed-Angle Rotor
For Use in the Beckman Coulter
Optima MAX-XP, MAX-TL, MAX, MAX-E, TL, TLX, and TL-100
Tabletop Ultracentrifuges
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
250 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821 U.S.A.

TLA-55 Fixed Angle Rotor
TL-TB-020AJ (October 2022)
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Original Instructions

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Revision History
When a subsequent version affects the information in this document, a new issue will be released to the
Beckman Coulter website. For updates, go to www.beckman.com/techdocs and download the latest version
of the manual or system help for your instrument.
Issue AJ, 10/22
Changes or additions were made to: Safety Notice, Description.
Note: Changes that are part of the most recent revision are indicated in text by a bar in the 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 use this equipment. 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 your Beckman Coulter Representative.
Beckman Coulter, Inc. urges its customers and employees to comply with all national health and
safety standards such as the use of barrier protection. This may include, but is not limited to,
protective eyewear, gloves, and suitable laboratory attire when operating or maintaining this or
any other laboratory centrifuge.
This safety notice summarizes information basic to the safe use of the rotor described in this
manual. The international symbol displayed to the left is a reminder to the user that all safety
instructions should be read and understood before operation or maintenance of this equipment is
attempted. When you see the symbol on other pages of this publication, pay special attention to the
safety information presented. Observance of safety precautions will also help to avoid actions
that could damage or adversely affect the performance of the rotor. This rotor was developed,
manufactured, and tested for safety and reliability as part of a Beckman Coulter centrifuge/rotor
system. Its safety or reliability cannot be assured if used in a centrifuge not of Beckman Coulter’s
manufacture or in a Beckman Coulter centrifuge that has been modified without Beckman Coulter’s
approval.
WARNING
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Beckman Coulter, Inc., the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
CAUTION
If you purchased this product from anyone other than Beckman Coulter or an
authorized Beckman Coulter distributor, and, if it is not presently under a
Beckman Coulter Service Maintenance Agreement, Beckman Coulter cannot
guarantee that the product is fitted with the most current mandatory engineering
revisions or that you will receive the most current information bulletins
concerning the product. If you purchased this product from a third party and
would like further information concerning this topic, Contact Us.
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