F. Maintenance
Phase One Disintegration Tester User Guide—40-108-001 Rev. A—14 November 2016
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General Cleaning Instructions
Beakers with any media in them should not be placed on top of
tester since spillage can result. Spillage can migrate into the
enclosure and may affect the performance of the tester. Wet
baskets should be placed in drip cups before placing them on
top of tester. Any media that may have spilled and dripped onto
the painted metal components or the metal frame and onto the
base should be cleaned immediately with a cloth towel.
Glass beakers and glass tubes.
Rinse with warm water and if
necessary an appropriate detergent.
Basket assembly.
Rinse with warm DI water.
Waterbath.
The following procedure is recommended for
cleaning the waterbath.
1. Remove the beakers if present.
2. Remove the bath lid.
3. Turn off the heater circulator and unplug.
4. Remove the heater circulator by loosening the clamp on
the back and lifting it out of the waterbath.
5. Drain the waterbath using a Hanson Super Siphon or other
suitable means.
6. Rinse top cover and waterbath with warm water and wipe
with a soft cloth. Do not use any detergents on these parts.
Lubrication
All mechanical components that require lubrication have been
pre-lubricated and do not require additional lubrication.
Do not use
detergents on
waterbath.
