Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8, Instruction Manual

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Maintenance and Care
Cleaning
Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge 47
Clean centrifuge 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 adaptors.
6. Use a neutral cleaning agent with a pH value between 6 and 8 for cleaning.
7. Dry all of the rotors and accessorie after cleaning with a cloth or in a warm air cabinet at a
maximum temperature of 50 °C.
• After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil (part no.
70009824). Also treat the cavities with oil.
•
Tread the bolt of the swing out rotor with bolt grease (part no. 75003786).
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.
CAUTION When cleaning, do not allow liquids, especially organic solvents, to get on the
drive shaft or the bearings of the centrifuge.
Organic solvents break down the grease in the motor bearing. The drive shaft could lock
up.