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Maintenance and Care
Disinfection
Thermo Scientific
Heraeus Pico 17 / 21
5-3
Clean centrifuge and accessories as follows:
1.
Open the centrifuge.
2.
Turn off the centrifuge.
3.
Pull out the power supply plug.
4.
Release the rotor.
5.
Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the centrifuge spindle.
6.
Remove the centrifuge tubes and adapters.
7.
Use a neutral cleaning agent with a pH value between 6 and 8 for cleaning.
8.
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.
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After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil
(70009824). Also treat the cavities with oil..
Disinfection
Disinfect the centrifuge immediately whenever infectious material has spilled during centrifugation.
The rotor chamber and the rotor should be treated preferably with a neutral disinfectant.
Contact the Service Department of Thermo Fisher Scientific for questions regarding the use of other
disinfectants.
Disinfect the rotor and accessories as follows:
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.
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.
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.
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.
