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PhenoMaster | Hardware Operating Instructions
H2O2 Gas Plasma Sterilization
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Gassing must be done according to guidelines and protection measures provided by the
manufacturer of the decontamination unit.
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Gassing type must be adjusted in accordance with the guidelines for gassing of laboratory
devices including sensitive electronic equipment.
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After gassing, allow for a outgassing time >=24h.
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Systems that contain porous materials (e.g. foamed material, insulation, plastics) should be
allowed an elongated outgassing time (>=72h) to ensure that no traces of H2O2 remain.
Otherwise, there is a risk that animals could be impaired by H2O2 residues. Please Do NOT
touch equipment without wearing protective gloves before outgassing time has been elapsed.
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Prior to gassing, all air inlets and air outlets of Calorimetry Control Units / High-Speed Sensor
Units must be sealed to protect O2/CO2 sensors from exposure to gas.
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All system devices must be powered OFF (Exception: Intense gassing of climate chambers. In
that case, fans may keep running.)
NOTICE
- Instrument damage!
If devices consist of different materials that could not be dismantled and separated (e.g. a
metallic screw thread screwed onto plastic material) prior to sterilization, this may reduce
lifetime of devices.
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The operator has to take additional material properties (e.g. coefficient of expansion) into
consideration.
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Different material properties during heating may exclude such a device from sterilization, as
otherwise fractures in the material could occur. Taking only individual material properties into
consideration is NOT sufficient! TSE isn´t responsible for any device damages during
sterilization due to different material properties!
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Observe sterilization instructions supplied by the sterilization device manufacturer! If you have
questions or need assistance, please contact your safety administrator.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.gv-solas.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf_publikation/5._AK_KAB_e2016.pdf
10.2. Cage
Cage Lid
10.2.1.
General
The lids should be wiped off with a moistened soft, lint-free cloth or tissue to remove any adhering
dirt. A pH-neutral detergent solution can also be used for moistening. Detergent residues should then
be wiped off.
10.2.1.1. Plastic Cage Lid
The plastic lids must be decontaminated with a method approved for use on the plastic material
(hints, see table below).
For instructions about the decontamination of calorimetry cage lids, see Section Hardware Operating
Instructions - Calorimetry, Section "Maintenance and Cleaning, Calorimetry Cage Lid".
