Cabinet; Rotor; Condenser Fins; Replacement Parts - Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC6 Plus Instruction Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cabinet

Cabinet
Always keep the table and the cabinet of the centrifuge clean, to prevent dust and other materials from
falling into the rotor chamber. Clean the table, cabinet panels, top deck, and chamber door with a
mild, non-alkaline detergent and water. Do not use abrasive cleansers. If any solution or hazardous
materials that are toxic, radioactive, or pathogenic are spilled inside or outside the centrifuge, take the
necessary action according to your proper laboratory procedures and methods.

Rotor

To prevent corrosion, remove the rotor from the rotor chamber after operation and remove the rotor
cover to dry the tube cavities.
If any sample is spilled inside the rotor, wash and dry the rotor well, then apply lubricant/grease
specified in the rotor manual.
Regularly apply lubricant grease to the thread portion of the rotor cover knob.

Condenser Fins

To maintain the efficiency of the refrigeration system, remove the front cover and clean the radiator
with a vacuum cleaner at sixmonth intervals.

Replacement Parts

To order replacement parts, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific or your local representative of Thermo
Fisher Scientific products. Be sure to provide the part number, the part name, and the quantity of parts
you need, as well as the model and serial number of the Superspeed centrifuge you are using.

Service Decontamination Policy

If a centrifuge or rotor that has been used with radioactive or pathogenic material requires servicing by
Thermo Fisher Scientific personal, either at the customer's laboratory or at a Thermo Fisher Scientific
facility, comply with the following procedure to ensure the safety of all personnel:
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CAUTION Avoid contacting the condenser fins that can cause injury to fingers.
WARNING Because of the characteristics of the samples likely to be processed, biological
or radioactive contamination may occur. Always be aware of this possibility and take
adequate precaution. Use appropriate decontamination procedures should exposure occur.
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