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10 Maintenance
CAUTION:
Using cleaning or sterilization methods other than recommended in this
instruction manual may cause corrosion or deterioration to this centrifuge. Please
switch off the centrifuge before cleaning.
10.1 The daily maintenance
1) Centrifuge
If the centrifuge is exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time, the color of the covers
may be changed and the label may be peeled off. Please cover the centrifuge with cloth
after use to avoid direct exposure.
If the centrifuge is heavily stained, clean it with a cloth or sponge moistened with a
neutral detergent solution.
Sterilize the centrifuge by wiping with a cloth moistened with 70% ethanol solution.
2) Rotor chamber
CAUTION:
Do not pour water or other solvent directly into the rotor chamber.
Otherwise it may leak into the drive unit and cause corrosion or damage to the drive
shaft.
Wipe off the frost in the chamber with a soft cloth to prevent it from staining the
sample or eroding the chamber. If the rotor chamber is dirty, clean it with cloth or sponge
moistened with a neutral detergent solution.
If dew drops are staying in the rotor chamber, dry the chamber with a soft cloth.
3) Drive shaft
Wipe the drive shaft with soft cloth, and then coat some silicone grease on it.
To prevent scuffing of the rotor, wipe a small amount of lubricant by a cloth on the
drive shaft
’s screw once a month.
4) The door
Clean and sterilize the door using the same method specified in the step 1).
5) Rotor
To prevent corrosion, please remove the rotor from the rotor chamber after use. If a
rotor is equipped with a cover, detach the cover and invert the rotor to dry the tube holes.
If a sample is leaked in the rotor, first rinse the rotor with water, and then apply a small
mount of silicon grease to it when it is completely dried.
(Purchase the silicone grease
separately.)
