18 | Maintenance and Care
Centrifuge GT 2/2R
Disinfection
Disinfect the centrifuge immediately whenever infectious
material has spilled during centrifugation.
The rotor chamber and the rotor should be treated preferably
with a neutral disinfectant.
Contact the Service Department of Fisher Scientific for
questions regarding the use of other disinfectants.
Disinfect the rotor and accessories as follows:
1. Open the centrifuge.
2. Turn off the centrifuge.
3. Pull out the power supply plug.
4. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the
centrifuge spindle.
5. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adaptors and dispose
of them or disinfect them.
6. Treat the rotor and accessories according to the
instructions for the disinfectant (soak in solution). Adhere
strictly to the given application times.
7. Be sure that disinfectant can drain off the rotor.
8. Rinse the rotor and accessories thoroughly with water.
9. Dispose of the disinfectant according to the applicable
guidelines.
10. Dry all of the rotors and accessories after cleaning with a
cloth or in a warm air cabinet at a maximum temperature
of 50 °C.
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After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts
with corrosion protection oil (70009824). Also treat the
cavities with oil.
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Tread the bold of the swing out rotor with bold grease
(75003786).
Decontamination
Decontaminate the centrifuge immediately whenever
radioactive material has spilled during centrifugation.
For general radioactive decontamination use a solution of
equal parts of 70% ethanol, 10% SDS and water.
1. Open the centrifuge.
2. Turn off the centrifuge.
3. Pull out the power supply plug.
4. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the
centrifuge spindle.
5. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adaptors and dispose
of them or disinfect them.
6. Rinse the rotor first with ethanol and then with de-ionized
water.
7. Adhere strictly to the given application times.
8. Be sure the decontamination solution can drain off the
rotor.
9. Rinse the rotor and accessories thoroughly with water.
10. Dispose of the decontamination solution according to the
applicable guidelines.
11. Dry all of the rotors and accessories after cleaning with a
cloth or in a warm air cabinet at a maximum temperature
of 50 °C.
•
After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts
with corrosion protection oil (70009824). Also treat the
cavities with oil.
WARNING:
Infectious material can get into the
centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a result of
spills. Keep in mind the risk of infection when
touching the rotor and take all necessary
precautions.
In case of contamination, make sure that others
are not put at risk.
Decontaminate the affected parts immediately.
Take other precautions if need be.
CAUTION:
Before using any cleaning or
decontamination methods except those
recommended by the manufacturer, users
should check with the manufacturer that the
proposed method will not damage the
equipment.
Observe the safety precautions and handling
instructions for the cleaning agents used.
WARNING:
Radioactive material can get into
the centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a result
of spills. Keep in mind the risk of infection when
touching the rotor and take all necessary
precautions.
In case of contamination, make sure that others
are not put at risk.
Decontaminate the affected parts immediately.
Take other precautions if need be.
CAUTION:
Before using any cleaning or
decontamination methods except those
recommended by the manufacturer, users
should check with the manufacturer that the
proposed method will not damage the
equipment.
