Decommissioning; Taking The Unit Out Of Service - Kendro HERAcell 240 Operating Instructions Manual

9.

Decommissioning

9.1

Taking the Unit Out of Service

CAUTION – Contamination Hazard!
The sample chamber surfaces may be
contaminated. There is a risk that bacteria
can be released into the ambient environ-
ment.
Decontaminate the unit when taking it out
of service!
1. Remove culture vessels and all other items from
the sample chamber.
2. Pump out the water reservoir (refer to Chapter
10).
3. Add 350 ml of fresh, treated water and start the
ContraCon decontamination routine.
Once the ContraCon decontamination routine has be-
en completed, disconnect the unit from the power and
gas supplies:
4. Switch the unit off at the main power switch.
5. Disconnect the power cord and prevent it from
being accidentally reconnected.
6. Close the CO supply system shutoff valve.
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7. Disconnect the gas supply hose from the connec-
tion valve on the back of the unit.
HERAcell
NOTE – Recycling-Service:
Kendro Laboratory Products offers a proper
recycling service for old equipment. For further infor-
mation regarding this fee-based service, please con-
tact the Kendro Service
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Version: 03.2001 / 50065640