Flexicon MC12 - 9 Cleaning and Maintenance; Daily Cleaning; Cleaning Agents; Sterilisation

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MC12
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9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
9.1 Daily cleaning
As MC12 is not in contact with the dispensed product, daily cleaning will not be necessary
except for the normal routine cleaning of production equipment.
When cleaning, please note that the cabinet of MC12 is provided with open slots for the
cooling of the built-in parts. Therefore, liquids must NOT be splashed onto MC12. It may only
be cleaned with a damp piece of paper or cloth.
9.1.1. Cleaning agents
Normal cleaning agents such as tepid/medium hot water, and ethyl alcohol (ethanol) 70%,
may be used all over the machine.
The cabinet is made of anodised aluminium and plastics and can be cleaned in several
ways:
Cleaning of parts
made of:
May
be
autoclaved
Can be cleaned
with ethyl
alcohol 70%
Can be cleaned with
water and afterwards
wiped off with dry a cloth
Stainless steel
AISI304
X X X
Stainless steel
AISI316L
X X X
Anodized aluminium
X X X
Silicone tubes /
Y-connectors
X**
Max 10
times
X X
Examples:
 WM-Flexicon silicone tubes can be autoclaved
 MC12 keypad is sealed and flat and can be cleaned with alcohol or water.
**Recommendation:
Keep a log on the cleaning in order to keep a sense of perspective.
9.2 Sterilisation
If MC12 shall be placed in aseptic environments, the sterilisation may be made as described
above, or you may sterilise MC12 by gasses observing the following precautions.
If you use gasses that might injure and corrode contacts and other metals, air slots and
sockets MUST be covered with tape.
9.3 Maintenance
As there are no movable parts in MC12, no other maintenance is required than normal
cleaning of the equipment.
Should any further service be needed, please contact Watson-Marlow Flexicon A/S or your
supplier.