Cleaning
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8 Cleaning
The following subjects are described in this chapter:
• General cleaning instructions
• Cleaning agents
• Cleaning schedule
• Cleaning in accordance with hygiene regulations
• Cleaning and pre-disinfecting
• Disinfecting
• Re-fitting removed components
8.1 General cleaning instructions
Regular thorough cleaning is necessary after cutting fresh tissue due to
the high risk of infection.
Note Read and follow the following safety instructions before starting the
cleaning work. Cleaning work may only be carried out by appropriately
instructed personnel.
8.2 Cleaning in accordance with hygiene regulations
Danger – electric shock!
Death or serious injuries may be the consequence.
u Prior to all cleaning work, set the main switch to OFF and unplug the
mains plug.
u Secure against unintentional placing back in operation by others.
Warning – risk of slipping!
Injuries due to slipping.
u Keep the floor around the EXAKT 312 as dry as possible.
u Wear non-slip shoes.
Danger – biological contamination!
Risk of infection.
u Dispose of waste water, cleaning agents and used protective clothing
in accordance with applicable statutory provisions and the hygiene
regulations.
During cleaning follow the related statutory provisions in your country.
Adapt the cleaning process to the hygiene regulations applicable in your
laboratory.
The various tasks of the cleaning process are described in the following
sections.