5 Maintenance and Care
Decontamination
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Heraeus Pico 17 / 21
Thermo Scientific
1. Open the centrifuge.
2. Turn off the centrifuge.
3. Pull out the power supply plug.
4. Release the rotor.
5. Grasp the rotor with both hands
and lift it vertically off the centrifuge spindle.
6. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adapters and dispose of them or disinfect them.
7. Treat the rotor and accessories according to the instructions for the disinfectant. Adhere strictly to
the given application times.
8. Be sure the disinfectant can drain off the rotor.
9. Rinse the rotor and accessories thoroughly with water.
10. Dispose of the disinfectant according to the applicable guidelines.
11. Dry all of the rotors and accessories after cleaning with a cloth or in a warm air cabinet at a
maximum temperature of 50 °C.
12. After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil
(70009824). Also treat the cavities with oil.
Decontamination
Decontaminate the centrifuge immediately whenever radioactive material has spilled during
centrifugation.
For general radioactive decontamination use a solution of equal parts of 70 % ethanol, 10 % SDS
and water.
1. Open the centrifuge.
2. Turn off the centrifuge.
3. Pull out the power supply plug.
4. Release the rotor.
5. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the centrifuge spindle.
6. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adapters and dispose of them or disinfect them.
WARNING Infectious material can get into the centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a
r
esult of spills. Keep in mind the risk of infection when touching the rotor and take all
necessary precautions.
In case of contamination, make sure that others are not put at risk.
Decontaminate the affected parts immediately.
Take other precautions if need be.
CAUTION Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those
recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the
pr
oposed method will not damage the equipment.
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