Redline Operating Manual RE / RF / RI 12/2010 page 37/46
8. Cleaning and decontamination
DANGER
Electrical hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT spill water or cleaning agents over the inner and outer surfaces.
¾ Disconnect the chamber before cleaning. Disconnect the power plug.
¾ Completely dry the appliance before turning it on again.
8.1 Cleaning
Disconnect redLINE chambers from the power supply before cleaning. Disconnect the power plug.
Wipe the surfaces with a moistened towel. In addition, you can use the following cleaning agents:
Exterior surfaces, inner
chamber, trays, door
gaskets, glass door (RI)
Standard commercial cleaning detergents free from acid or halogenides.
Alcoholic solutions.
Instrument panel Standard commercial cleaning detergents free from acid or halogenides.
For surface protection, perform cleaning as quickly as possible.
After cleaning completely remove cleaning agents from the surfaces with a moistened towel.
Soapsuds may contain chlorides and must therefore NOT be used for cleaning.
Thoroughly remove all residues of cleaning agents from the interior with sterile (RI), deionized water.
RI: Use sterile cloths to dry off any residual water adhering to the interior of the incubator and the inside
of the glass door.
If necessary, ventilate the interior thoroughly.
CAUTION
Danger of corrosion.
Damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT use acidic or chlorine cleaning detergents.
Any corrosive damage that may arise following use of other cleaning agents is excluded from
liability by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
Residual cleaning agents.
Danger of samples being disturbed.
∅ Any residual cleaning agents in the chamber may pollute the samples.