Thermo SORVALL RC-12BP - Parts Ordering Information; Service Decontamination Policy

Maintenance SORVALL
®
Centrifuges
5-6
3. Locate the interlock motor, then find the motor shaft/override
knob extending down from the bottom of the motor casing (it is
covered with a plastic sleeve). Spin the knob (in either direction)
with your finger until the door interlock bar has been drawn back
far enough to disengage the door latch brackets, so that the door
can be opened using the latch handle.
4. Reinstall the bezel in the front cabinet panel, then plug-in the
power cord.
Parts Ordering Information
To order replacement parts, telephone toll free 1-800-522-7746 in the
United States. Outside the United States, contact your local distribu-
tor or agent for SORVALL
®
products. Be sure to provide a description
of the part plus the centrifuge model and serial number.
Service Decontamination Policy
If a centrifuge or rotor that has been used with radioactive or
pathogenic material requires servicing by Thermo personnel, either at
the customer’s laboratory or at a Thermo facility, comply with the
following procedure to ensure the safety of all personnel:
1. Clean the centrifuge or rotor to be serviced of all encrusted
material and decontaminate it (see Maintenance Section of
centrifuge or rotor instruction manual) prior to servicing by the
Thermo representative or returning it to the Thermo facility.
There must be no radioactivity detectable by survey equipment.
The SORVALL
®
Product Guide contains descriptions of com-
monly used decontamination methods and a chart showing
method compatibility with various materials. The centrifuge or
rotor instruction manual contains specific guidance about clean-
ing and decontamination methods appropriate for the product it
describes.
Clean and decontaminate your centrifuge or rotor as follows:
For the centrifuge:
a. Remove rotor from the rotor chamber.
b. Remove, wash, and decontaminate motor sealing gas-
ket and pad.
c. Decontaminate lid, rotor chamber, and drive using an
appropriate method.
d. Remove all encrusted material from around the motor
and drive assemblies.
W A R N I N G
Because of the charac-
teristics of the samples likely to be
processed in this centrifuge, biological
or radioactive contamination may
occur. Always be aware of this
possibility, and take normal pre-
cautions. Use appropriate decon-
tamination procedures should
exposure occur.
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