Checking The Liquid Level Sensors; Autoclavation - Thermo Scientific Wellwash Versa User Manual

Maintenance

Checking the liquid level sensors

autoclaved
Checking the liquid
level sensors

Autoclavation

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Figure 11–44. Autoclavable and un-autoclavable liquid bottle parts
Warning When handling the waste bottle, it is advisable to observe
applicable safety precautions, such as the wearing of disposable powder-
free gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing, to avoid potential
infectious disease contamination.
Check the performance of the liquid level sensors, as described in the
"Liquid bottles and channels" on page 22 and "Performing the
operational check after switching on" on page 31.
You may autoclave, that is, sterilize materials with pressurized steam.
Autoclavable and un-autoclavable parts of the washer unit are listed in
Table 11–9. Refer also to Figure 11–44.
The autoclaving conditions are as follows: at 121°C with 1 bar
underpressure for 20 minutes.
Table 11–9. Autoclavable and un-autoclavable parts of the washer
Autoclavable
2x8 cell wash head
Liquid bottles
Liquid bottle caps
Intake tubes
Priming vessel
Tube connectors
Intake tube
Sensor cable
▲
Un-autoclavable
Aerosol cover
Blank wash head
Liquid filter
Liquid level sensor assemblies
Sensor nut
1x8 wash heads
1x12 wash heads
1x16 wash head
Cannot be
autoclaved
Nut
Liquid filter
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