Specifications

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Introduction

Conventions

Certain symbols are used in this manual to call out safety related and other important information.

These international symbols may also be displayed on the centrifuge and are reproduced on the

inside back cover of this manual.

Typographic Conventions

Certain typographic conventions are used throughout this manual to distinguish names of user

interface components, such as keys.

• Key names (for example,

START or PROGRAM) appear in bold face type.

CFC-Free Centrifugation

To ensure minimal environmental impact, no CFCs are used in the manufacture or operation of the

Avanti J-E centrifuge.

Recycling Label

This symbol is required in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Directive of the European Union. The presence of this marking on the product indicates:

1. The device was put on the European market after August 13, 2005 and

2. The device is not to be disposed via the municipal waste collection system of any member state

of the European Union.

It is very important that customers understand and follow all laws regarding the proper

decontamination and safe disposal of electrical equipment. For Beckman Coulter products bearing

this label please contact your dealer or local Beckman Coulter office for details on the take back

program that will facilitate the proper collection, treatment, recovery, recycling and safe disposal

of the device.

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