
7
Cleaning
DANGER!
Mains voltage!
– Before beginning with cleaning work, disconnect
the mains plug and protect the device against being
unintentionally switched back on!
– Do not allow any liquids to flow into the device.
– Indicate cleaning work with warning signs.
– Put safety equipment back into operation after
cleaning work.
NOTICE!
Cool grinding elements made of agate, sintered
corundum, zirconium oxide and silicon nitride slowly
and carefully.
Do not heat agate elements in a microwave under any
circumstances (heating is too fast).
They must never be exposed to thermal shocks as this
could cause irreparable damage to the parts
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They
will burst apart with force.
When cleaning any part of the device, adhere to the
guidelines of the Accident Prevention Regulation (BGV
A3) ‐ especially if the device has been set up in a dusty
environment or if processing grinding stock that pro‐
duces dust.
7.1 Grinding elements
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Clean the grinding bowl and grinding balls each time after using
them:
Clean them, e.g., under running water using a brush and a commer-
cially available cleaning agent. It is recommended to use a wire
basket or sieve with a narrow mesh width for small grinding balls.
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Take particular care to thoroughly dry hardened steel bowls and
grinding balls with a towel after cleaning; otherwise there is risk of
corrosion.
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Cleaning with solvents is permitted.
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Cleaning with an ultrasonic cleaner is permitted.
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For sterilisation, do not heat the drying cabinet to more than 100 °C.
Cleaning
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