Open Carefully
The compressed spring will forcefully push the hopper free from the bowl. To avoid damage,
do not drop the hopper while opening.
5 – Cleaning
Columbus Instruments employs several materials in the fabrication of CLAMS cages:
Polycarbonate Plastic
Acrylic Plastic
Polyvinylchloride Plastic (PVC)
Some materials tolerate aggressive cleaning agents and methods while others require special handling.
✓ Denotes an acceptable agent or method
Denotes an unacceptable agent or method
The components shown below are manufactured from Acrylic and PVC Plastic:
✓ DO hand wash in soapy water
✓ DO employ a dilute (10%) bleach solution
✓ DO expose to temperatures less than 50°C
✓ DO employ mild acetic acid
DO NOT machine wash
DO NOT employ ammonia or alcohol
DO NOT expose to temperatures above 50°C
The components shown below are manufactured from Polycarbonate Plastic: