Thermo Electron C3i, Руководство пользователя

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All cleaning operations should be performed with the centrifuge disconnected from the power
outlet.
6.1. Periodic Cleaning
Daily
No daily cleaning is required, except in the case of accidental tube breakage, or when there is a large
amount of spillage in the bowl.
Weekly
Clean the bowl and the accessories with a cotton wool pad dipped in 70% alcohol.
Never use metallic brushes to clean accessories.
- After cleaning the accessories, rinse them in running water, preferably distilled water.
- Dry the rotor with a soft absorbent non-woven cloth or tissue. Drying may be finished off with a warm
air jet (e.g. a hair dryer).
- Make sure that the pockets are well dried.
- Ideally, spray with Anti-Corrosion Spray (Cat N° 11175399)
- Store unused buckets upside down on a non-metallic grid to allow free passage of air.
6.2. Contamination Hazards
The centrifuge is likely to be used in medical research where hazardous substances, including radioactive
chemicals, are frequently found.
ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES WHEN THE
ROTOR IS EXPOSED TO THESE CHEMICALS.
Examples of commonly used techniques are outlined below. The information is given as a guideline only.
It is the responsibility of the owner to use the most suitable procedure.
If decontamination procedures require the use of warming (i.e. autoclave) the rotating equipment should
always be completely disassembled before being subjected to heat and after external chemical cleaning.
Seals should be decontaminated with the method most suitable for them.
6.3. Disinfection
Alcohol (70% ethanol or isopropanol) applied for 10 minutes is ideal for bacteria and viruses.
Autoclave for 20 minutes at 120°C to destroy micro-organisms.
Polypropylene components are autoclaveable.
Rotor lids must be disassembled from rotor bodies. ‘O’ rings, autoclaved separately, should be replaced
when deformed.
6 Service and Maintenance
C3i-CR3i Service and Maintenance
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