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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning
!
Make sure no liquid enters the equip-
ment housing.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
!
Using jets of water or compressed air to
clean the equipment is not permitted.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces
Clean all stainless steel parts regularly.
Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe
down stainless steel parts. You can use
any household cleaning agent that is
suitable for use on stainless steel. Then
wipe the equipment thoroughly to
remove all residues. Afterwards, allow
the equipment to dry. If desired, you
can apply oil to the cleaned surfaces as
additional protection.
Note:
Do not apply any cleaning agents to the
manufacturer’s ID label or printed
labels.
Corrosive Environment
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Remove all traces of corrosive sub-
stances on a regular basis.
Storage and Shipping Conditions
– Allowable storage temperature:
-40 °C to +70 °C (-40° to +158°F)
Service
Regular servicing by a Sartorius techni-
cian will ensure continuous correct
functioning of your equipment. Sarto-
rius offers service contracts with regular
maintenance intervals ranging from 1
month to 2 years. The optimum mainte-
nance interval depends on operating
conditions and tolerance requirements.
Repairs
!
Defective equipment must be discon-
nected from power immediately. Repair
work must be performed by authorized
Sartorius service technicians using origi-
nal spare parts. Repairs performed by
untrained persons may result in consid-
erable hazards for the user. If the equip-
ment is still under warranty, send the
entire system to the factory for repairs.
Safety Inspection
Safe operation of the device is no
longer ensured when:
– there is visible damage to the device
– the device no longer functions properly
– the equipment has been stored for a rel-
atively long period under unfavorable
conditions
In this case, notify your nearest Sarto-
rius Service Center. Only service techni-
cians who are authorized by Sartorius
and who have access to the required
maintenance manuals are allowed to
perform maintenance and repair work
on the equipment. Before shipping your
TopMix to the factory for repairs:
– remove all paint residues
– disconnect all cables to prevent damage
to the equipment
– enclose a description of the defect
