Maintenance
Concentrator plus/Vacufuge® plus
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6.3 Cleaning/disinfection
6.3.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the device
1. Inspect the device for corrosion and damage.
2. Open the lid. Switch the device off at the mains/power switch. Disconnect the power plug from the
power supply.
3. Remove the rotor.
4. Clean and disinfect all accessible surfaces of the device, including the power cable, using a damp cloth
and the recommended cleaning agents.
5. Thoroughly clean the rubber seals of the rotor chamber with water.
6. Rub the dry rubber seal with glycerol or talcum powder to prevent it from becoming brittle. Other
components of the device, such as the motor shaft and rotor cone, must not be lubricated.
7. Check the motor shaft for damage.
8. Clean the motor shaft with a soft, dry and lint-free cloth. Do not lubricate the motor shaft.
9. Leave the centrifuge lid open when the device is not being used.
10.Only connect the device to the power supply if it is fully dry inside and out.
DANGER! Electric shock as a result of penetration of liquid.
Switch off the device and disconnect the power plug before starting cleaning or
disinfection work.
Do not allow any liquids to penetrate the inside of the housing.
Do not spray clean/spray disinfect the housing.
Only plug the device back in if it is completely dry, both inside and outside.
NOTICE! Damage from the use of aggressive chemicals.
Do not use any aggressive chemicals on the device or its accessories, such as strong and
weak bases, strong acids, acetone, formaldehyde, halogenated hydrocarbons or phenol.
If the device has been contaminated by aggressive chemicals, immediately clean it by
means of a mild cleaning agent.
NOTICE! Corrosion from aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants.
Do not use corrosive cleaning agents, aggressive solvents or abrasive polishes.
Do not incubate the accessories in aggressive cleaning agents or disinfectants for a longer
period of time.
NOTICE! Damage from UV and other high-energy radiation.
Do not use UV, beta, gamma, or any other high-energy radiation for disinfecting.
Avoid storage in areas with strong UV radiation
Autoclaving
All rotors, buckets and adapters can be autoclaved (121 °C, 20 min.).
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