38 PhenoMaster | Hardware Operating Instructions
• When the cages are dry, no residues should be visible.
• Carry out a visual check before sterilization.
After cleaning and drying, the lower part of the cage can be autoclaved according to the cage
material, see table below.
The information about the material from which the home cage has been manufactured can be found
embossed on the base or one of the sides of the cage. If you are still not certain, please contact the
cage manufacturer.
NOTICE - Instrument damage!
If cages consist of unknown material and are exposed to >=121°C (>=249.8°F), this may reduce
lifetime of cages.
Animal cages for use in laboratories that are without any material identification must NOT be
autoclaved at temperatures >=121°C (>=249.8°F).
Cages where material information has been provided can normally be autoclaved at the temperatures
given in the table below.
Decontamination Cage Body (Home Cage)
Gas Sterilization
Ethylene Oxide (ETO)
H2O2 Gas Plasma
Sterilization
Makrolon®)
<=121°C (<=249.8°F)
Sterilization temperatures
>125°C (>257°F) during
autoclaving can deform
Makrolon® shaped parts.
Generally, Makrolon®
shaped parts can be
sterilized several times
before the mechanical
stability will be reduced -
due to the increasing
chemical degradation - to a
level, which isn´t sufficient
for miscellaneous
procedures use undiluted
ETO as well as mixings
including carbon dioxide or
inert gas - 10…20% ETO /
90…80% other gas.
Sterilization temperature
<=65°C (<=149°F).
With increasing number of
sterilization procedures, a
slight embrittlement
associated with fissuring
may occur.
applicable for Makrolon®
shaped parts.
Depends on (1) glue and
Depends on (1) glue and
Depends on (1) glue and
Depends on (1) glue and
10.3. Control Unit, PC, Monitor, and Keyboard
Organic solvents must not be used for cleaning purposes. Avoid the use of cleaning sprays, spray
disinfectants, or strong detergents, as they could damage the device.
If necessary, the Process Control Units, PC, monitor, and keyboard can be wiped clean with a clean
soft lint-free cloth, which can, if required, be moistened with water or a pH-neutral detergent.
Detergent residues should then be wiped off.
After cleaning the above-mentioned devices, they can be decontaminated with H2O2 vapor before
they are brought into the test laboratory.
Clean dust filter of PC every three months.
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