Sigma 2-5, Operating Instruction

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Operating Manual SIGMA 2-5, page 45 of 55
03/06
6.5.1 Autoclaving
The life of the accessories essentially depends on the frequency of autoclaving
and use. When the parts are showing changes in colour or structure or in the
event of leaks etc., the accessories have to be replaced.
During autoclaving the caps of the tubes must not be screwed on to avoid
deformation of the tubes. It can not be excluded that plastic parts, e.g. lids or
carriers, would deform during autoclaving.
Autoclaving:
Accessories max. temp.
°C min. time
min max. time
min max.
cycles
Glass tubes 134-138 3 5 -
Polycarbonate tubes 115-118 30 40 20
Polypropylene tubes 115-118 30 40 30
Teflon tubes 134-138 3 5 100
Aluminium rotors 134-138 3 3 -
Polypropylene rotor 12034 115-118 30 40 20
Polypropylene rotor 12124 115-118 30 40 20
Polycarbonate/Polyallomer
lids for angle rotors 115-118 30 40 20
Polysulfone lids for angle
rotors 134-138 3 5 100
Aluminium buckets 134-138 3 5 -
Polycarbonate caps for
buckets 115-118 30 40 50
Polypropylene caps for
buckets 115-118 30 40 50
Polysulfone caps for
buckets 134-138 3 5 100
Rubber adapters 115-118 30 40 -
Rubber cushions 115-118 30 40 -
Round carriers for 13104/
13117, Polypropylene 115-118 30 40 -
ditto, Polyallomer and
Polycarbonate 115-118 30 40 -
Round carriers for 13350/
13550, Polypropylene 115-118 30 40 -
Rectangular carriers,
Polypropylene 115-118 30 40 -
ditto, Polyallomer and
Polycarbonate 115-118 30 40 -