Thermo Scientific Heraeus Cryofuge 5500i, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Maintenance and Care
Cleaning the Venting Slots
Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 5500i 5-3
6. Use a neutral cleaning agent with a pH value between 6 and 8 for cleaning.
After some applications the
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might be ice in the rotor chamber. Let the ice melt and drain it off.
Clean the rotor chamber as described above.
Cleaning the Venting Slots
For cleaning the venting slots proceed as follows:
1. Turn off the centrifuge.
2. Pull out the power supply plug.
3. Remove the lateral fastening screws and demount the venting grid.
Figure 5-1. Open centrifuge
4. Clean the cooling fins carefully with a brush. Make sure you do not deform the cooling fins.
5. Place the venting grid again and fastened the screws thoroughly.
Disinfection
Disinfect the centrifuge immediately whenever infectious material has spilled during centrifugation.
CAUTION When cleaning, do not allow liquids, especially organic solvents, to get on the
drive shaft or the bearings of the centrifuge.
Organic solvents break down the grease in the motor bearing. The drive shaft could freeze
up.
Screws
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 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 need be.