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Specifications and Preinstallation Requirements
SPACE AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Locate the instrument on a clean, level floor.
• In addition to space for the centrifuge, allow a 7.7-cm (3-in.)
clearance on each side of the centrifuge and a 16-cm (6.25-in.)
clearance behind the instrument for air circulation. The side
clearances include enough space for the magnetized document
holder, which can be attached to either side of the centrifuge.
Position the centrifuge so that the air diverter, shown in Figure 1-4,
touches the wall behind the centrifuge. Place the power cord to one
side of the air diverter. To avoid damaging the power cord when
installing or moving the centrifuge, be sure to move the cord out of
the way before pushing the centrifuge towards the wall.
• Select a location with good ventilation, away from heat-producing
laboratory equipment. If ambient temperature exceeds 38°C
(100°F), premature component failure may result.
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WARNING
Do not place the centrifuge near areas
containing flammable reagents or
combustible fluids. Vapors from these
materials could enter the instrument’s
air system and be ignited.
SECURING THE CENTRIFUGE TO THE FLOOR
Avanti J series centrifuges are certified to meet the requirements of
the European CE mark. To meet these requirements, the centrifuge
must be secured to the floor using the anchoring hardware shipped
with the instrument. This will prevent the centrifuge from moving in
the unlikely event of a rotor mishap.
Complete instructions for installing the anchoring kit are packaged
with the hardware, which is shipped with the centrifuge. The instruc-
tions (publication J325-TB-003) include a full-size template to be
used as a guide for drilling holes in the floor. Refer to this document
for additional installation instructions.