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Rotor Care Guide
Rotor Maintenance
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Sorvall LYNX 4000 / 6000
Thermo Scientific
Decontamination
Given the nature of samples processed in a rotor, biological or radioactive contamination is possible.
For biological contamination of rotors, a 2
% glutaraldehyde solution, ethylene oxide or ultraviolet
radiation are the recommended methods of sterilization, While for a rotor that may be contaminated
by a radioactive sample, use a solution of equal parts of 70
% ethanol, 10
% SDS and water. In
addition:
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Do not use chlorine bleach on aluminum rotors.
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When autoclaving, rotor components should be separated.
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If sterilization is not necessary, a 70
% solution of ethanol can be used.
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Most commercially available detergents for radioisotopic contamination are not compatible with
aluminum or anodized coatings and shall not be used.
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Rinse with ethanol, followed by water and dry with a soft cloth.
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Do not immerse Thermo Scientific Fiberlite rotors; spin rotor to remove liquid.
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Fiberlite composite rotors are not compatible with ethylene oxide.
Summary of Contents for Sorvall LYNX 4000
Page 18: ...1 Introduction and Description 8 Sorvall LYNX 4000 6000 Thermo Scientific ...
Page 28: ...2 Before Use 18 Sorvall LYNX 4000 6000 Thermo Scientific ...
Page 34: ...3 Control Panel 24 Sorvall LYNX 4000 6000 Thermo Scientific ...
Page 71: ...Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 4000 6000 61 Index ...
