18 | Maintenance and Care
Centrifuge GT 4 / 4R
Autoclaving
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Before autoclaving clean rotor and accessories as
described above.
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Place the rotor on a flat surface.
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Rotors and adapter can be autoclaved at 121 °C.
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The maximum permissible autoclave cycle is 20 minutes
at 121 °C.
Note:
No chemical additives are permitted in the steam.
Maintenance and Repair
Services
The manufacturer recommends having the centrifuge and
accessories serviced once in a year by an authorized service
technician. The service technicians check the following:
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The electrical equipment
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The suitability of the set-up site
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The lid lock and the safety system
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The rotor
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The fixation of the rotor and the drive shaft
Unity™ Lab Services offers inspection and service contracts
for this work. The cost of any necessary repairs are covered
under the warranty. Purchase a service contract to cover any
services after the warranty has expired.
This is only valid if the centrifuge has only been maintained by
an authorized service technician.
CAUTION:
Never exceed the permitted
temperature and duration when autoclaving.
If the rotor shows signs of corrosion or wear, it
must be replaced.
