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PhenoMaster | Hardware Operating Instructions
Susceptibility against liquids
The quick-action couplings for air inlet and air outlet, sampling, and particularly the temperature
sensor of the cage, should NOT come into contact with water, cleaning liquids, etc.
The calorimetry cage lid devices must be decontaminated with a method approved for use on the
calorimetry cage lid device material (hints, see table below).
Decontamination Calorimetry Cage Lid
Material
Autoclave
Gas Sterilization
Ethylene Oxide (ETO)
H2O2 Gas Plasma
Sterilization
Disinfectants
Polycarbonate (e.g.
Makrolon®)
Autoclave temperature:
<=121°C (<=249.8°F)
Sterilization temperatures
>125°C (>257°F) during
autoclaving can deform
Makrolon® shaped parts.
Generally, Makrolon®
shaped parts can be
sterilized several times
before the mechanical
stability will be reduced -
due to the increasing
chemical degradation - to
a level, which is NOT
sufficient for
miscellaneous
applications.
Applicable sterilization
procedures use undiluted
ETO as well as mixings
including carbon dioxide
or inert gas - 10...20%
ETO / 90...80% other gas.
Sterilization temperature
<=65°C (<=149°F).
With increasing number of
sterilization procedures, a
slight embrittlement
associated with fissuring
may occur.
Applicable
2% Peracetic acid
applicable for Makrolon®
shaped parts.
Polycarbonate, glued
Not specified.
Depends on (1) glue and
(2) gluing procedure.
Not specified.
Depends on (1) glue and
(2) gluing procedure.
Not specified.
Depends on (1) glue and
(2) gluing procedure.
Not specified.
Depends on (1) glue and
(2) gluing procedure.
Electronics
NOT applicable
NOT applicable
Applicable
Observe instructions of
third party electronic
device manufacturer.
NOT applicable
Silicone foam
Autoclave temperature:
<=121°C (<=249.8°F)
Not specified.
Not specified.
Not specified.
10.2. Air Supply Pump
System configuration
This section describes cleaning and maintenance of air supply pumps of CaloSys modules working
with push principle (see Section 11.1.1
. For instructions about maintenance of vacuum pumps of
CaloSys modules working with pull principle (see Section 11.1.2), see Section 10.3.
DANGER
Hazardous voltage
Improper use of the pump can cause electrical shock or start a fire.
•
Repairs and maintenance work must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel only.
•
Always unplug the device from the mains before carrying out repairs and maintenance.
