
5-3
Care and Maintenance
STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION
The centrifuge housing surfaces are finished with urethane paint.
Ethanol (70%)
1
may be used on these surfaces. See
Chemical
Resistances
for more information regarding chemical interactions
of instrument and accessory materials.
While Beckman Coulter has tested these methods and found that they
do not damage the instrument, no guarantee of sterility or disinfection
is expressed or implied. When sterilization or disinfection is a
concern, consult your laboratory safety officer regarding proper
methods to use.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
To ensure that the centrifuge does not get damaged, contact Beckman
Coulter Field Service for specific instructions and/or assistance
in preparing the equipment for transport or long-term storage.
Temperature and humidity requirements for storage should meet the
environmental requirements described under
SPECIFICATIONS
in
Section 1 of this manual. Install the transportation safety device
(removed during centrifuge installation) to prevent damage to the
drive motor during transit.
1
Flammability hazard. Do not use in or near operating centrifuges.