IV–6
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 / 16 Centrifuges and Heavy Duty Centrifuges
Maintenance and Care
4. Disinfection
WARNING
Do not touch infected parts.
Hazardous infection is possible when touching the contaminated rotor and centrifuge parts. Infectious
material can get into the centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a result of spills.
In case of contamination, make sure that no one is put at risk.
Disinfect the affected parts immediately.
CAUTION
Equipment can be damaged by inappropriate disinfection methods or agents.
Make sure that the disinfection agent or the method will not damage the equipment. In doubt contact the
manufacturer of the disinfection agent.
Observe the safety precautions and handling instructions for the disinfection agents used.
After disinfection:
1. Rinse the centrifuge and all affected components with water.
2. Allow to fully drain and dry.
3. After disinfecting, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts including the cavities with corrosion protection oil
(70009824).
Treat the bolts of the swing out rotor with bolt grease (75003786).
5. Decontamination
WARNING
Do not touch contaminated parts.
Exposure to radiation is possible when touching the contaminated rotor and centrifuge parts. Radioactive
material can get into the centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a result of spills.
In case of contamination, make sure that no one is put at risk.
Decontaminate the affected parts immediately.
CAUTION
Equipment can be damaged by inappropriate decontamination methods or agents.
Make sure that the decontamination agent or the method will not damage the equipment. In doubt contact
the manufacturer of the decontamination agent.
Observe the safety precautions and handling instructions for the decontamination agents used.
After decontamination:
1. Rinse the centrifuge and all affected components with water.
2. Allow to fully drain and dry.
3. After decontaminating, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts including the cavities with corrosion protection oil
(70009824).
Treat the bolts of the swing out rotor with bolt grease (75003786).