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Maintenance and Care
4. 8. Lifetime
The centrifuge is specified for a lifetime of 13 years. Decommissioning the centrifuge is
suggested when this limit is reached.
The lifetime of rotors, buckets and lids is based on cycles and specified individually for each
rotor in the chapter
"Rotor Specifications" on page 20
. Other accessories are not limited
by a specific lifetime and need only be replaced when damaged or worn.
4. 9. Shipping
Before shipping the centrifuge:
The centrifuge must be clean and decontaminated.
You must confirm the decontamination with a decontamination certificate.
WARNING
Before shipping the centrifuge and accessories you must clean and, if
necessary, disinfect or decontaminate the full system. If you are not
sure, consult with Fisher Scientific customer service.
4. 10. Storage
Before storing the centrifuge and the accessories it must be clean and if necessary
disinfected and decontaminated.
Centrifuge, rotors, buckets and accessories have to be fully dry before storage.
Keep the centrifuge in a clean, dry and dust-free location.
Do not store the centrifuge in direct sunlight.
WARNING
When you remove the centrifuge and accessories from use, clean and if
necessary disinfect or decontaminate the full system. If you are not sure
speak to the Fisher Scientific customer service.