Cleaning And Maintenance - Steinberg Systems SBS-LZ-5000LS Manuel D'utilisation

9. Release the lid by pressing the button (3). You will hear a humming sound
when the lid is unlocked, then you can open it.
10. Remove the test tubes with centrifuged samples.
11. Switch the device off using the On/Off button. Even after the device is turned
off, it is still live. Disconnect the device from the power source when not in
use.
12. After finishing work, check that there is no condensation in the chamber of
the device. Condensation should be removed as soon as possible with a
sponge or a hose to prevent it from entering the drive unit.
13. Leave the lid open until the chamber is completely dry.
3.4.

Cleaning and maintenance

a) Always unplug the device before cleaning it.
b) Use only non-corrosive cleaners to clean the surface.
c) After cleaning the device, all parts should be dried completely before
using it again.
d) Store the unit in a dry, cool place, free from moisture and direct exposure
to sunlight.
e) Do not spray the device with a water jet or submerge it in water.
f) Do not allow water to get inside the device through vents in the housing
of the device.
g) Clean the vents with a brush and compressed air.
h) The device must be regularly inspected to check its technical efficiency
and spot any damage.
i) Use a soft, damp cloth for cleaning.
j) Do not use sharp and/or metal objects for cleaning (e.g. a wire brush or
a metal spatula) because they may damage the surface material of the
appliance.
k) Do not clean the device with an acidic substance, agents of medical
purposes, thinners, fuel, oils or other chemical substances because it
may damage the device.
l) If there is the concern that the device is contaminated with toxic,
pathogenic, radioactive substances or infectious test tubes with blood
that are harmful to health promptly sterilize the equipment in
accordance to valid laboratory methods.
m) Periodically lubricate the central part of the rotor.
n) Avoid exposing the device to UV rays during operation or storage. UV
rays can cause discoloration of the casing and the peeling of the surface.
It is recommended to cover the device during storage.