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Mini-mite Tube Furnace
Figure 6 Heating Unit Replacement
Cleaning and Decontamination
Furnace must be kept clean in order to ensure proper operation. Cleaning routine should
be started with furnace at room temperature.
1. Vacuum the chamber to remove dust/debris, if needed.
2. Clean/Disinfect all exterior surfaces with a general-use laboratory disinfectant, such
as quaternary ammonium. Rinse thoroughly with sterile distilled water, then 70%
alcohol. Dry with a clean cloth as needed. Be sure not to spray any liquids directly on
electronics, controls, and ceramic insulating materials or heating elements.
3. Interior Surfaces Cleaning: Do not use any liquids on ceramic insulating materials or
heating elements.
a. Organic contaminants may be removed by burning them out. Refer to section
"Furnace Start Up" to do this.
b. Inorganic contaminants may embed themselves into the ceramic insulating
materials and heating elements. Recommend replacement of heating unit.
Contact Technical Service for further use or replacement.
Maintenance & Cleaning |
Chapter 8
304243H02 | 8-54
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