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USER MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
MAINTAINING THE ACRYLIC GLASS PANELS
Sheldon Manufacturing recommends using Novus brand acrylic glass cleaner and scratch remover
for cleaning and maintaining acrylic glass surfaces on the BACTRON. Please see the Accessories
section on page 81. Alcohol or alcohol-based solvents and other aggressive solvents should never
be used to clean the BACTRON, and may damage the acrylic glass panels.
Never expose the BACTRON to sustained UV light. Prolonged exposure to UV will result in rapid
aging of the acrylic glass, leaving it vulnerable to compression forces, and generating cracks across
all exposed areas. UV light will also quickly age sleeve assemblies, turning the sleeves yellow and
result in a quick loss of elasticity.
Disable or redirect laboratory UV lighting away from the BACTRON. The BACTRON should not be
exposed to direct sunlight. Verify that your laboratory or workspace environment does not use UV
lighting at night. This type of light is usually referred to as short-wave UVC or germicidal UV light
and operates at roughly 254nm.
Damage from prolonged or high-intensity UV exposure is not covered under the manufacturing
defect warranty. Periodic use of long-wave (365nm) UV hand lamps used for bacterial identification
should not damage the acrylic glass.
VACUUM PUMP MAINTENANCE
Refer to the operation manual supplied with your vacuum pump for recommended maintenance
routines.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Electrical components do not require maintenance. If the BACTRON electrical systems fail to
operate as specified, please contact your Shel Lab dealer, distributor, or Technical Support for
assistance.
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