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9. MAINTENANCE
1. Centrifuge
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If the centrifuge is exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time, the color of the doors may change and/or the label
may come off. After using, cover the centrifuge with a piece of cloth to protect it from direct exposure.
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Once the centrifuge is heavily dirty, clean it with a cloth or sponge moistened with a neutral detergent solution.
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Sterilise the centrifuge by wiping with a cloth moistened with 70% ethanol solution.
2. Rotor chamber
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Once the rotor chamber is dirty, clean with cloth or sponge moistened with a neutral detergent solution. Sterilise
the centrifuge by wiping with a cloth moistened with 70% ethanol solution.
3. Drive shaft
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It’s recommended having regular maintenance for the drive shaft. You can wipe the drive shaft with soft cloth, and
then apply a thin coat of silicon grease to it.
4. Door
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Clean and sterilise the door using the same method as the step 1).
5. Rotor
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To prevent corrosion, remove the rotor from rotor chamber. If do not use regularly then detach the rotor door and
flip the rotor to dry the tube holes.
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If a sample is leaked in the rotor, rinse the rotor with water. Apply a thin coat of silicon grease to the rotor when it
is completely dried.
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The rotor should have regular maintenance, its recommended cleaning it each 3 months to ensure tube and rotor
holes keep clean, and then apply a thin coat of silicon grease.
Not following the recommended instructions for cleaning or disinfecting may damage the centrifuge.
CAUTION
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Do not directly pour water, neutral detergent or disinfectant solution into the rotor chamber. Otherwise
fluids may leak into the drive units and cause corrosion or deterioration to the bearings.
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