Maintenance; Cleaning Of The Centrifuge; Maintenance Of Centrifuge Elements - Labnet C0226R User Manual

10 Maintenance

Cleaning of the centrifuge

Once a week
Using wiping cloth, remove condensate or residues of the products from the rotor
chamber.
Once a month
Check the rotor clamping thread. In case of damage, replaced it.
Check the centrifuging chamber whether it is damaged. In case of damage it can
not be longer put into operation. Notify authorized service workshop.

Maintenance of centrifuge elements

Cleaning of the accessories
Wipe rotor's pins clean and dry with a paper towel after approx.400 uses, cleaning
or/and autoclaving and then lubricate socket with the petroleum jelly.
Attention!
Pull the mains plug before cleaning.
Before any cleaning or decontamination process other than that is
recommended by the manufacturer, the user has to ask the manufacturer if
the planned process does not damage the device.
For cleaning, water with soap or other water soluble mild detergent shall be
used.
One should avoid corrosive and aggressive substances.It is prohibited to use
alkaline solutions, inflammable solvents or agents containing abrasive
particles.
Do not lubricate the centrifuge motor shaft.
The unused centrifuge should have cover opened.
In this way, the uniform deflection of the buckets and quiet centrifuge
operation is ensured.
In order to ensure safe operation one shall carry out in regular way periodical
maintenance of the accessories.
Rotors, buckets and round carriers have to withstand high stresses originating
from the centrifugal force. Chemical reactions as well as corrosion
(combination of variable pressure and chemical reactions) can cause
destruction of metals. Hard to observe surface cracks increase gradually and
weaken material without visible symptoms.
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