Instruction manual

MAINTENANCE

3.1.2 Cleaning and disinfection of the unit

1. Open the lid before you turn off the unit. Disconnect it from the power supply.

2. Open the rotor nut by turning the rotor key counter clockwise.

3. Remove the rotor.

4. For cleaning and disinfection of the unit and the rotor chamber using the above mentioned

cleaner.

5. Clean all accessible areas of the device and its accessories, including the power cord with a

damp cloth.

6. Wash the rubber seals and rotor chamber thoroughly with water.

7. Rub the dry rubber seals with glycerol or talc to prevent these to becoming brittle. Other

components of the unit, e.g. the lid lock, motor shaft and rotor must not be greased.

8. Dry the motor shaft with a soft, dry and lint-free cloth.

9. Control the unit and accessories for damage.

Remove at least every six months adherent dust from the ventilation slots in the centrifuge by using

a soft brush.

Before doing that, please switch off the unit and disconnect the unit from the power supply.

3.1.3 Cleaning and disinfection of the rotor

1. Clean and disinfect the rotors, rotor lids and adapters with the above mentioned cleaner.

2. Use a bottle brush to clean and disinfect the rotor bores.

3. Rinse the rotors, rotor lid and adapter with clear water. Particular the drillings of angle rotors.

4. For drying of the rotors and accessories set them on a towel. Place the angle rotors with bores

down, to dry them to.

5. Dry the rotor cone with a soft, dry and lint-free cloth and look for damage. Do not grease the

rotor cone.

3.1.4 Disinfection of aluminum rotors

In case of infectious material spilling into the centrifuge, the rotor and rotor chamber have to be

disinfected right after the run. Rotors may be autoclaved at a maximum temperature of 121°C.