Cleaning And Disinfection; Preparation - Kendro HERAcell 240 Operating Instructions Manual

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HERAcell 240 CO Incubator Operating Instructions
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10. Cleaning and Disinfection

10.1 Preparation

Users must be aware of all characteristics of materials
used and the hazards associated with them.
The operator must provide hygienic guidelines for cle-
aning and disinfecting the unit. Measures must be ap-
propriate for the unit's specific application.
WARNING - Electrical shock hazard:
Contact with components under electrical
power can result in a life-threatening elec-
trical shock.
Disconnect the unit from the mains power
supply before beginning any cleaning or
disinfecting tasks!
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Switch the unit off at the main power switch.
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Disconnect the power cord and prevent it from
being accidentally reconnected.
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Make sure there is no power to the unit.
CAUTION! – Health hazard!
The sample chamber surfaces may be
contaminated. Contact with contaminated
cleaning fluids can result in infections. Di-
sinfecting agents may contain hazardous
materials.
Comply with all safety and hygienic rules
when cleaning and disinfecting the unit!
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Wear protective gloves.
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Wear safety glasses.
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Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth
to protect their mucus membranes.
•
Observe all requirements of the disinfecting
agent manufacturer and the hygienic specia-
list.
Version: 03.2001 / 50065640
Perform the following preparatory tasks for a general
cleaning:
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Remove culture vessels and all other items from
the sample chamber.
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Remove all water from the water reservoir.
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If necessary, remove the entire rack system from
the sample chamber.
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If necessary, disassemble the protective screen
and the fan wheel from the metering cell base
plate.
Pumping the Water Out:
The standard incubator includes an electric submer-
sible pump so that the water in the reservoir can be
pumped out.
1. Mount the pump on the rear sample chamber wall
with the three suction cups. Make sure the pump
intake opening faces down.
2. Place the pump's outlet hose into a catch contai-
ner.
3. Plug the pump into a properly grounded and fused
outlet.
4. Pump the water out of the reservoir.
5. Unplug the pump from the mains outlet and remo-
ve it from the rear wall.
6. Use a cloth to wipe up any residual water.
Rack System Removal:
Refer to Section 6.2 for a description of the rack sy-
stem installation and removal.
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