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Maintenance
Cabinet
3-2 WX Ultra Series Thermo Scientific
Drive spindle
Wipe the drive spindle with a soft dry cloth every run to reduce the chance of the rotor sticking to
the spindle.
Figure 3-1 Rotor chamber
Cabinet
Use a mild, non-alkaline detergent and water to wipe the top deck and cabinet panels clean.
Replacement parts
To order replacement parts, contact your local authorized Thermo representative. Be sure to provide
the part number, the part name, and the quantity of parts you need, as well as the model and serial
number of the ultracentrifuge you are using.
Service decontamination policy
If a centrifuge or rotor that has been used with radioactive or pathogenic material requires servicing
by Thermo personnel, either at the customer's laboratory or at a Thermo facility, comply with the
following procedure to ensure the safety of all personnel:
1. Clean the centrifuge to be serviced of all encrusted material and decontaminate (see
Maintenance Section of centrifuge) it prior to servicing by the Thermo representative or
returning it to the Thermo facility. There must be no radioactivity detectable by survey
equipment.
The SORVALL
R
Product Guide contains descriptions of commonly used decontamination methods
and a
chart showing method compatibility with various materials. The Maintenance Section of this
Temperature sensor
Door seal o-ring
Drive spindle
WARNING Because of the characteristics of the samples likely to be processed, biological
or radioactive contamination may occur. Always be aware of this possibility and take
normal precautions. Use appropriate decontamination procedures should exposure occur.