Centrifuge GT 4 / 4R
Maintenance and Care | 17
Disinfection
Disinfect the centrifuge immediately when infectious material
has spilled during centrifugation.
The rotor chamber should be treated preferably with a neutral
disinfectant.
Contact the Service Department of Fisher Scientific for
questions regarding the use of other disinfectants.
Disinfect the rotor and accessories as follows:
1. Open the centrifuge.
2. Turn OFF the centrifuge.
3. Pull out the power supply plug.
4. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the
centrifuge spindle.
5. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adapters and dispose
them or disinfect them.
6. Treat the rotor and accessories according to the
instructions for the disinfectant (soak in solution). Adhere
strictly to the given application terms.
7. Be sure that disinfectant can drain off the rotor.
8. Rinse that rotor and accessories thoroughly with water.
9. Dispose of the disinfectant according to the applicable
guidelines.
10. Dry all of the rotors and accessories after cleaning with a
cloth or in a warm air cabinet at a maximum temperature
of 50 °C.
•
Tread the bold of the swing out rotor with bold grease
(75003786).
Decontamination
Decontaminate the centrifuge immediately whenever
radioactive material has spilled during centrifugation.
For general radioactive decontamination use a solution of
equal parts of 70 % ethanol, 10 % SDS and water.
1. Open the centrifuge.
2. Turn OFF the centrifuge.
3. Pull out the power supply plug.
4. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the
centrifuge spindle.
5. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adapters and dispose
of them or decontaminate them.
6. Rinse the centrifuge first with ethanol and then with
de-ionized water.
7. Adhere strictly to the given application terms.
8. Be sure the decontamination solution can drain off the
rotor.
9. Rinse the rotor and accessories thoroughly with water.
10. Dispose of the decontamination solution according to the
applicable guidelines.
11. Dry all of the rotors and accessories after cleaning with a
cloth or in a warm air cabinet at a maximum temperature
of 50 °C.
•
Tread the bold of the swing out rotor with bold grease
(75003786).
WARNING:
Infectious material can get into the
centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a result of
spills. Keep in mind the risk of infection when
touching the centrifuge and take all necessary
precautions.
In case of contamination, make sure that others
are not kept at risk.
Decontaminate the affected parts immediately.
Take other precautions if necessary.
CAUTION:
Before using any cleaning or
decontamination methods except those
recommended by the manufacturer, users should
check with the manufacturer that the proposed
method will not damage the equipment.
Observe the safety precautions and handling
instructions for the cleaning agents used.
WARNING:
Radioactive material can get into the
centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a result of
spills. Keep in mind the risk of contamination
when touching the rotor and take all necessary
precautions.
In case of contamination, make sure that others
are not put at risk.
Decontaminate the affected parts immediately.
Take other precautions if necessary.
CAUTION:
Before using any cleaning or
decontamination methods except those
recommended by the manufacturer, users should
check with the manufacturer that the proposed
method will not damage the equipment.
