Thermo Scientific Medifuge Centrifuge
48
3. Cleaning
CAUTION
Do not autoclave the rotor or accessories.
Do not clean the rotor or accessories in a dishwasher.
Temperatures above 40 °C can damage the material.
CAUTION
Before using any cleaning methods except those recommended
by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer
of the cleaning agents that the proposed method will not damage
the equipment.
CAUTION
Drive and door lock can be damaged by entering liquids. Do not
allow liquids, especially organic solvents, to get on the drive shaft,
the drive bearings or the centrifuge door locks.
Organic solvents break down the grease in the motor bearing. The
drive shaft could lock up.
Clean as follows:
1�
Clean rotor and accessories outside of the centrifuge bowl�
2�
Separate rotor and accessories to allow thorough cleaning�
3�
Rinse rotor and accessories with warm water and a neutral detergent that is suitable for use
with the materials� If in doubt contact the manufacturer of the cleaning agents�
4�
Use a soft brush without metal bristles to remove stubborn residue�
5�
Rinse rotor and accessories with distilled water�
6�
Place the rotor and buckets on a plastic grate with cavities pointing down, to allow fully drain
and dry�
7�
Dry rotor and accessories after cleaning with a cloth or in a warm air cabinet at a maximum
temperature of 40 °C� If drying boxes are used, the temperature must never exceed 40 °C,
since higher temperatures could damage the material and shorten the lifetime of the parts�
Once clean and dry, inspect rotor and accessories�
