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Rev. 02 / 11.2022
AB1203EN_SA
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Maintenance and servicing
The device can be contaminated.
Pull the mains plug before cleaning.
Before any other cleaning or decontamination process other than that recommended by the manufacturer is
applied, the user has to check with the manufacturer that the planned process does not damage the device.
Centrifuges, rotors and accessories must not be cleaned in rinsing machines.
They may only be cleaned by hand and disinfected with liquids.
The water temperature must be between 20 – 25°C.
Only detergents/disinfectants may be used which:
have a pH between 5 - 8
do not contain caustic alkalis, peroxides, chlorine compounds, acids and alkaline solutions
In order to prevent appearances of corrosion through cleaning agents or disinfectants, the application guide from
the manufacturer of the cleaning agent or disinfectant are absolutely to be heeded.
24.1
Centrifuge (housing, lid and centrifuging chamber)
24.1.1
Surface cleaning and care
Clean the centrifuge housing and the centrifuging chamber regularly, using soap or a mild detergent and a damp
cloth if required. For one thing, this services purposes of hygiene, and it also prevents corrosion through
adhering impurities.
Ingredients of suitable detergents:
soap, anionic tensides, non-ionic tensides.
After using detergents, remove the detergent residue by wiping with a damp cloth.
The surfaces must be dried immediately after cleaning.
In the event of condensation water formation, dry the centrifugal chamber by wiping out with an absorbent cloth.
The centrifuging chamber is to be checked for damage once a year.
If damage is found which is relevant to safety, the centrifuge may no longer be put into operation. In this
case, notify Customer Service.
24.1.2 Surface
disinfection
If infectious materials penetrates into the centrifugal chamber this is to be disinfected immediately.
Ingredients of suitable disinfectants:
ethanol, n-propanol, ethyl hexanol, anionic tensides, corrosion inhibitors.
After using disinfectants, remove the disinfectant residue by wiping with a damp cloth.
The surfaces must be dried immediately after disinfecting.
24.1.3
Removal of radioactive contaminants
The agent must be specifically labelled as being an agent for removing radioactive contaminants.
Ingredients of suitable agents for removing radioactive contaminants:
anionic tensides, non-ionic tensides, polyhydrated ethanol.
After removing the radioactive contaminants, remove the agent residue by wiping with a damp cloth.
The surfaces must be dried directly after removing the radioactive contaminants.
