5 Maintenance and Care
Autoclaving
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7. Rinse the rotor first with ethanol and then with de-ionized water.
• Adhere strictly to the given application times.
8. Be sure the decontamination solution can drain off the rotor.
9. Rinse the rotor and accessories thoroughly with water.
10. Dispose of the decontamination solution 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 sur
face of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil
(70009824). Also treat the cavities with oil.
Autoclaving
1. Before autoclaving clean rotor and accessories as described above.
2. Place the rotor on a flat surface.
• Rotors and adapter can be autoclaved at 121 °C.
• The maximum permissible autoclave cycle is 20 minutes at 121 °C.
Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends having the centrifuge and accessories serviced once a year by an
authorized service technician. The service technician checks the following:
• the electrical equipment;
• the suitability of the set-up site
;
• the door lock and the safety system;
• the rotor;
• the fixation of the rotor and the drive shaft.
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers inspection and service contracts for this work. Any necessary repairs are
performed for free during the warranty period and afterwards for a charge.
This is only valid if the centrifuge has only been maintained by a Thermo Fisher Scientific service
technician.
Note No chemical additives are permitted in the steam.
CAUTION Never exceed the permitted temperature and duration when autoclaving.
If the rotor shows signs of corrosion or wear, it must be replaced.
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