
7. Cleaning and Maintenance Work
7.1
Intermediate Cleaning
The BIOSTAT
®
CultiBag RM 600 is a disposable bioreactor system so does not require
cleaning and sterilizing like a conventional re-usable bioreactor. However, due to
unavoidable spillages and associated aseptic techniques which are required for day
to day operation, the equipment should be cleaned periodically:
1. The BIOSTAT
®
CultiBag RM 600 equipment can be cleaned using alcohol or
commonly applicable detergents. Make sure the holder, which fixes the surface
temperature sensor to the rocking table is not removed from the holder.
2. Disconnect power supply first. Wipe the housing of the BIOSTAT
®
CultiBag RM 600
with a wet cloth. Use water or common disinfection solutions such as 70%
Ethanol. Do not use solvents | liquids which may damage or dissolve the materials
of construction.
Do not wash or submerge the equipment in liquid. Use only a wet cloth.
Avoid liquid entering the housing. Major damage can be caused to electrical
equipment by liquids entering the housing.
7.2
Maintenance by operators
Maintenance by operators is restricted to:
Replace aeration tubing connecting the “AIR OUT” port of BIOSTAT
®
RM Control
Tower and the sterile air in filter of CultiBag.
There is no periodic lubrication required.
Replace defective parts immediately such as:
Filter heater
Surface temperature sensor
Service and calibration of BIOSTAT
®
CultiBag RM 600 is restricted to qualified
service personnel, trained and authorized to do so.
7.3
Maintenance and calibration by authorized personnel
Some components such as bearings require regular maintenance.
The maintenance work is recommended every 4’000 working hours, this includes
necessary calibration of all parameters.
The battery powering the PLC built-in in the Rocker 600 has a life time longer
than five years. It is recommended to replace this battery within five years.
The maintenance work includes the replacement of battery if required.
Service and calibration of BIOSTAT
®
CultiBag RM 600 is restricted to qualified
service personnel, trained and authorized to do so.
Please contact your local Sartorius Stedim Biotech service engineer for more
information.
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