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Turn-off the equipment and plug it off prior to each maintenance, cleaning and sterilization.
7.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Before every use, check the rotor, inserts, adapters and motor shaft against corrosion,
deformation and cracks.
Before loading the rotor, be sure that there is no substance in the tube inserts and the chamber.
Any substance left in the tube inserts will break the tubes and any substance left in
the chamber will damage the rotor and the chamber.
7.2 CLEANING
Before cleaning the device on / off switch, unplug the appliance off.
Do not use alkaline cleaning reagents and metal brushes for cleaning. Chamber, rotor and the
accessories should be cleaned immediately if any spillage occurs.
Centrifuge
Clean the centrifuge body and the chamber regularly with a damp cloth, using soap or a mild
detergent and dry well after cleaning.
The chamber should be cleaned with 70% alcohol once a week.
In case of any spillage or tube breakage, the chamber should be cleaned well.
Take necessary precautions while cleaning the chamber after tube breakage. There
could be glass particles in the chamber which may cut the hands.
Rotor, tube inserts and adapters
Dismantling and Reinstalling the Rotor,
Loosen and take out the bolt fixing the rotor.
Hold the rotor from two sides and pull out.
While re-
installing the rotor, make sure that it is properly placed on the motor’s axis, such that
the inscriptions on it are facing the top.
Tighten the fixing bolt back.
Rotor, tube inserts and adapters should be cleaned with a damp cloth using soap or mild
detergent ideally every day but at least once a week against corrosion.
Rotor, tube inserts and adapters can be washed with a damp cloth using soap or mild
detergent.
For the holes in the rotor, tube inserts and adapters, small and soft nylon brush can be used.
Rotor, tube inserts and adapters should be cleaned with 70% alcohol once a week.
Rotor, tube inserts and adapters should be dried well after cleaning with a dry, absorbent, non-
wool soft tissue or with paper. You may also use a hair drier for that purpose.
