Cleaning And Disinfecting The Device; Cleaning And Disinfecting The Rotor; Cleaning And Disinfecting The Rotor Lid - USA Scientific Microcentrifuge 24 Mode D'emploi

Maintenance
Microcentrifuge 24
6.3.1

Cleaning and disinfecting the device

1. Open the lid. Switch the device off at the mains/power switch. Disconnect the mains/power plug from the voltage supply.
2. Remove the rotor.
3. Clean and disinfect all accessible surfaces on the device including the mains/power cord using a damp cloth and recommended cleaning agents.
4. Thoroughly clean the rubber seal of the rotor chamber with water.
5. Rub the dry rubber seal with glycerol or talcum powder to prevent it from becoming brittle. Other components of the device, such as the motor
shaft and rotor cone, must not be lubricated.
6. Clean the motor shaft with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not grease the motor shaft.
7. Check the motor shaft for damage.
8. Check the device for corrosion and damage.
9. Leave the centrifuge lid open when the device is not being used.
10. Only connect the device to the power supply if it is fully dry inside and out.
6.3.2

Cleaning and disinfecting the rotor

1. Inspect the rotor and accessories for damage and corrosion. Do not use any damaged rotors or accessories.
2. Clean and disinfect the rotors and accessories using the recommended cleaning agents.
3. Clean and disinfect the rotor bores using a bottle brush.
4. Rinse the rotors and accessories thoroughly with distilled water. Rinse the rotor bores of fixed-angle rotors particularly thoroughly.
Do not immerse the rotor in liquid as liquid can enter through the openings when doing so.
5. Place the rotors on a towel to dry. Place fixed-angle rotors with the rotor bores facing downwards to allow the bores to also dry.
6. Clean the rotor cone with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not lubricate the rotor cone.
7. Inspect the rotor cone for damage.
8. Place the dry rotor onto the motor shaft.
9. Tighten the rotor nut by turning it clockwise.
10. Leave the rotor lid open when the rotor is not being used.
6.3.3

Cleaning and disinfecting the rotor lid

Prerequisites
The rotor lid has been removed.
Recommended cleaning agents:
• Alcohol 70% (ethanol, isopropanol)
• Mild, neutral cleaning agent
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