Cleaning, Wear and Maintenance
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Fig. 22:
Cleaning the grinding container receptacle
In case of frequent and heavy contamination of the grinding container receptacle (
MBA
) with
liquid or greasy samples, sample material can get under the grinding container receptacle.
Remove the O-ring (
OR
), which seals the grinding container receptacle.
Remove the grinding container receptacle (
MBA
) and clean its underside.
Clean the area (
BO
) underneath the grinding container receptacle.
When re-installing the grinding container receptacle, ensure that the O-ring (
OR
) is correctly
seated in the groove on the motor shaft (
MW
).
NOTICE
Check the degree of contamination at regular intervals. Sample material can otherwise
enter the interior of the device under unfavourable circumstances.
9.1.1 Cleaning the Grinding Set
The cleaning of the grinding set consisting of grinding container, lid and knife insert should be
carried out regularly. All parts can be cleaned with alcohol, petrol or normal household
detergent. In addition, all parts are dishwasher suitable.
Except for the plastic grinding container made of PP (polypropylene), all parts are also
autoclavable.
9.2 Wear
The grinding sets may become worn, depending on the frequency of the grinding operation and
the sample material. The grinding sets should be regularly checked for wear and replaced if
necessary.
NOTICE
Never use plastic containers, which have stress cracking! Those must be
replaced immediately!
OR
MBA
VD
MW
BO
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