SECTION 4
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
4.1 Routine and Preventive Maintenance
The Cytopro is designed to be simple to use and care for with few user-serviceable
components. Maintenance is primarily keeping the instrument and rotor clean (see Section
4.2). Other preventive measures are listed below:
Check Seals
Hub and bowl seals must be inspected frequently for cracks or signs of
deterioration. Replace seals yearly, or whenever they show any signs of
wear.
Lubricate Lid Latch Mechanism
Treat the lid latch mechanism with the grease from the Cytopro Rotor
Maintenance Kit (SS-060) after autoclaving or if it is difficult to manipulate
as follows:
1 Turn the lid upside down.
2 Place a small amount of grease directly into the lid locking pin receptacle.
3 Work the locking pin back and forth a number of times to allow grease to
penetrate the mechanism.
4 Check for and wipe off any excess grease at the mouth of the lid locking pin
hole.
Figure 9: Lubricating the Carousel Locking Pin
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