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4. Maintenance & Cleaning
Please ensure that the washing agent and sanitising agent are BSI accredited and
approved by the H&S department for use on laboratory equipment and stainless steel
within your laboratory.
ATTENTION:
Disconnect the boiling bath from the power supply prior to cleaning!
Basic cleaning procedures
The stainless-steel crevice-free tank is resistant to chloride containing solution, but it is
important to avoid high concentrations of halogens, particularly chloride. The halogen
deposits may show as rust which can be cleaned with nitric acid 10% on a cleaning
cloth – wear protective equipment.
The boiling bath should be emptied at the end of each day. Wash, rinse and dry the
interior surfaces.
Constant level device:
Ensure that the above cleaning process includes the outlet. Pay particular attention to
flushing the outlet thoroughly.
Scale build-up:
In hard water areas, limescale can build up and reduce the efficiency of the boiling
bath. Cleaning at the end of each day can help prevent the build-up but it may be
necessary to descale the bath periodically.
1. Add 1L of vinegar to the normal capacity of water.
2. Heat for one hour to 50°C.
Portable appliance testing
These tests should be conducted by a qualified person.
ATTENTION
: Do NOT pat test the boiling bath unless it contains water.
ATTENTION:
Do NOT flash test!
