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Maintenance and Care
Decontamination
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75003603 BIOShield
TM
1000A
Thermo Scientific
Contact the Service Department of Thermo 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 adapters and dispose of them or disinfect them.
6. Treat the rotor and accessories according to the instructions for the disinfectant (spray or soak in
solution). Adhere strictly to the given application times.
7. Turn the cups upside down and allow the decontamination solution to drain.
8. Rinse the rotor and rotor lid thoroughly with water and then rub down.
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.
11. After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil
(70009824). Also treat the cavities with oil.
12. Grease the bolt of the swing out rotor with bolt 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.
Disinfect the rotor and accessories as follows:
1. Open the centrifuge.
2. Turn off the centrifuge.
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.
