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detergent. The water temperature should not exceed
40° C (104° F). Rinse the cleaned items thoroughly in
clear water and drain to dry.
3.
The stainless steel specimen chamber holders a may
be soaked in an approved disinfectant for a maximum
of 10 minutes, followed by rinsing thoroughly in hot tap
water. These specimen chamber holders a may be
autoclaved as an alternative to the cleaning procedure.
Do not autoclave the plastic and rubber components [rubber
gasket b, specimen chamber c, and specimen chamber cap
d] and do not expose these items to xylene, thinner, or any
solvent. Do not store these items in direct sunlight or near
any source of heat. The chamber used to hold the
disinfectant for soaking the components may be glass or
metal, but not plastic. Be careful not to cause any abrasion
to the inner portion of the chamber or the raised portion
around the exit port hole of the chamber. Abrasions could
have a negative impact on cell harvest by providing a niche
(capture space) for the cells on their way to being deposited
on the slide.
CAUTION: The 6mL and 12mL specimen chambers,
rubber gaskets, 6/12mL specimen chamber holder
and cap are reusable after disinfected and rinsed.
However, if they have cracked or warped, do not use
them.
Decontamination
If any hazardous material is spilled on or inside the
instrument, decontaminate the instrument by following the
cleaning procedures contained this Section, Care of the
Instrument.
Transportation
Disinfect the instrument before transporting. See above,
Decontamination.
Please call the Sakura Technical Support Department at
1-
800-725-8723, option 2.
If located outside the United States, contact the nearest
Sakura instrument distributor or representative for
information and assistance
4.1.5 Gasket Replacement
Replace the bowl lid gasket and V-shape gasket when they
get deteriorated or at least once a year.
When installing replacement gasket, note the correct
orientation of the gasket.
4.1.6 Preventive Maintenance by a
Service Contractor
The following components can be inspected and replaced
as necessary. For more details, contact our Technical
Support Department or your nearest instrument distributor.
・
Guard bowl unit
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Imbalance detection mechanism
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Lid lock mechanism
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Lid opening/closing mechanism
・
Controller board
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Gaskets and consumables
4.1.7 Cleaning the Spindle
Clean the spindle after the end of every day’s work.
Use a soft cloth moistened with ethyl alcohol or isopropyl
alcohol for disinfection and wipe off the surface gently.
If the problem persists that the guard bowl unit is difficult
to remove from the instrument in spite of daily cleaning of
the spindle, apply grease (optional maintenance item) to the
spindle. For more information of the grease, contact
Sakura’s sales representative.
CAUTION: Do not use any grease other than the
grease specified by Sakura.
4.1.7 Greasing the Spindle
It is recommended to grease the spindle, using the optional
item, F61-058-00 Grease (Sealub S-11), whenever the guard
bowl unit becomes difficult to be removed easily from the
instrument or during periodic maintenance.
1.
Open the instrument lid. Remove the guard bowl unit
from the instrument.
2.
Clean the spindle by wiping gently with a soft cloth
moistened with a disinfectant alcohol such as ethyl
alcohol or isopropyl alcohol.
