Laboratory Centrifuge Sigma 6-16S
8 Maintenance and service
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Version 07/2012, Rev. 1.22 of 08/05/2020
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Translation of the original operating manual, part no. 0702002
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8.2.1 Autoclaving
The service life of the accessories essentially depends on the frequency of
autoclaving and use.
• Replace the accessories immediately when the parts show changes in
colour or structure or in the occurrence of leaks etc.
• During autoclaving, the caps of the tubes must not be screwed on in
order to avoid the deformation of the tubes.
NOTE
It cannot be excluded that plastic parts, e.g. lids or carriers, may deform
during autoclaving.
Accessories
Max. temp.
(°C)
Min. time
(min)
Max. time
(min)
Max. cycles
Aluminium buckets
134-138
3
5
-
Aluminium rotors
134-138
3
5
-
Glass tubes
134-138
3
40
-
Polyallomer / polycarbonate rectangular carriers
115-118
30
40
-
Polyallomer / polycarbonate round carriers
115-118
30
40
-
Polyamide buckets
115-118
30
40
10
Polycarbonate / polyallomer lids for angle rotors
115-118
30
40
20
Polycarbonate tubes
115-118
30
40
20
Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) caps for buckets
134-138
3
5
100
Polypropylene balance adapter for blood-bag systems
115-118
30
40
n.s.
Polypropylene copolymer tubes
115-121
30
40
20
Polypropylene rectangular carriers
115-118
30
40
-
Polypropylene rotors
115-118
30
40
20
Polypropylene round carriers
115-118
30
40
-
Polysulfone caps for buckets
134-138
3
5
100
Polysulfone lids for angle rotors
134-138
3
5
100
Rubber adapters
115-118
30
40
-
Stainless-steel balance weight for blood-bag systems
121
30
30
n.s.
Teflon tubes
134-138
3
5
100
