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Maintenance and Care
Autoclaving the rotors
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Sorvall RC 3BP Plus
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Autoclaving the rotors
1. Before autoclaving clean rotor and accessories as described above.
2. 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.
Clean the rotor before autoclaving and rinse it with distilled water. Remove all accessories (tubes,
adapters). Place the rotor on a flat surface.
Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends having the centrifuge and accessories serviced once a year by an
authorized service technichian. 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 lock and the safety system
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the rotor
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the fixation of the rotor and the drive shaft
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers inspection and service contracts for this work.
Note
No chemical additives are permitted in the steam.
CAUTION
Never exceed the permitted temperature and duration when autoclaving.
If the rotor shows signs of corrosion or wear, it must be replaced.
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