Thermo Scientific Medifuge Centrifuge
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4. Disinfection
WARNING
Hazardous infection is possible when touching the contaminated
rotor and centrifuge parts. Infectious material can get into the
centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a result of spills.
In case of contamination, make sure that others are not put at risk.
Disinfect the affected parts immediately.
CAUTION
Equipment can be damaged by inappropriate disinfection methods
or agents.
Before using any cleaning or disinfection 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.
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� For details check
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Disinfect as follows:
1�
Disinfect rotor and accessories outside of the centrifuge bowl�
2�
Separate rotor and accessories to allow thorough disinfection�
3�
Treat rotor and accessories according to the instructions for the disinfectant� Adhere strictly
to the given application times�
Be sure the disinfectant can drain off the rotor�
4�
Rinse rotor and accessories thoroughly with water and then rub down�
5�
Place the rotor on a plastic grate with his cavities pointing down, to allow fully drain and dry�
6�
Dispose the disinfectant according to the applicable guidelines�
7�
Clean the rotor after disinfecting as described in
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