Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific SL16, Instruction Manual

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Maintenance and care
Disinfection
Thermo Scientific SL 16 / 16R 6-3
Disinfection
Disinfect the centrifuge immediately whenever infectious material has spilled during centrifuging.
Use a sprayer whenever possible so that all surfaces are covered evenly.
The rotor chamber and the rotor should be treated preferably with a neutral disinfectant. A disinfectant
spray would be most suitable for this purpose so that the rotor and accessory surfaces are covered
evenly.
Contact the service department of Thermo Fisher Scientific for questions regarding the use of other
disinfectants!
Disinfect the rotor and accessories as follows:
1. Open the centrifuge.
2. Turn off the centrifuge.
3. Pull out the power supply plug.
4. Unscrew the rotor holder.
5. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the centrifuge spindle.
6. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adaptors and dispose of them or disinfect them.
7. Treat the rotor and rotor lid according to the instructions for the disinfectant (spray or soak in
solution). Adhere strictly to the given application times.
8. Be sure the disinfectant can drain off the rotor.
9. Rinse the rotor and rotor lid thoroughly with water and then rub down.
10. Dispose of the disinfectant according to the applicable guidelines.
11. Treat aluminum rotors afterwards with an anti-corrosion oil (7000 9824). Apply a thin layer of oil
using a soft cloth.
WARNING Infectious material can get into the centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a
result of spills. Keep in mind the risk of infection when touching articles and take all
necessary precautions.
In case of contamination, make sure that others are not put at risk.
Decontaminate the affected parts immediately.
Take other precautions if need be.
WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and handling instructions for the cleaning
agents used.