Eppendorf 5702 - 8.3.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the device; 8.3.2 Disinfecting and cleaning the rotor

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Maintenance
Centrifuge 5702/5702 R/5702 RH
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8.3.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the device
Cleaning agents:
• Alcohol 70 % (ethanol, isopropanol)
• Mild, neutral cleaning agent
• Lint-free cloth
1. Open the lid.
2. Switch off the device and disconnect it from the voltage supply.
3. Remove the rotor.
4. Use a damp cloth and the cleaning agents to clean and disinfect all the accessible areas of the device,
including the mains/power cord.
5. Wash the rubber seal in the rotor chamber thoroughly with water.
6. Let the rubber seal dry off.
7. Rub the rubber seal with glycerol or talcum powder. This will prevent the rubber seal from becoming
brittle.
Other components of the device, such as the motor shaft and rotor cone, must not be lubricated.
8. Clean the motor shaft with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
9. Check the motor shaft for damage.
10.Check the device for corrosion and damage.
11.Leave the centrifuge lid open when the device is not in use.
12.Only connect the device to the mains/power supply when it is fully dry inside and out.
8.3.2 Disinfecting and cleaning the rotor
1. Inspect the rotor and accessories for damage and corrosion. Do not use any damaged rotors or
accessories.
2. Clean and disinfect the rotors and accessories using the recommended cleaning agents.
3. Clean and disinfect the rotor bores using a bottle brush.
4. Rinse the rotors and accessories thoroughly with distilled water. Rinse the rotor bores of fixed-angle
rotors particularly thoroughly.
5. Place rotors and accessories on a towel to dry. Place the fixed-angle rotors with the rotor bores facing
down so the bores can dry.
6. Clean the rotor cone with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not lubricate the rotor cone.
7. Inspect the rotor cone for damage.
8. Place the dry rotor onto the motor shaft.
9. Tighten the rotor nut firmly by turning it clockwise with the rotor key.
10.If required, equip the fixed-angle rotor with the cleaned adapters.
11.Equip the swing-bucket rotor with the cleaned buckets and adapters.
Do not immerse the rotor in liquid as liquid can get trapped inside the cavities.