Cleaning Or Decontaminating The Device - Thermo Scientific thermoscientific Vanquish Pumps C Operating Manual

7 • Maintenance and Service
7.4.4

Cleaning or Decontaminating the Device

Decontamination
Parts required
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10. Turn off the pump flow and wait until the system pressure is down
to zero.
11. Uninstall the backpressure capillary and reconnect the system as
required by your application.
12. Purge the pump.
13. Equilibrate the system.
Cleaning and decontamination must be performed by qualified
personnel wearing suitable personal protective equipment. Always
observe national and local regulations.
NOTICE
Wipe up all liquids spilled onto the system immediately. If surfaces are
exposed for longer periods, these liquids can cause damage.
Decontamination is required, for example, when leakage or spillage has
occurred, or before service or transport of the device. Use a suitable
cleaning detergent or disinfectant to ensure that the treatment renders
the device safe to handle.
• Suitable cleaning detergent (or disinfectant)
• Purified water
• Lint-free cloths or wipes
CAUTION—Explosive Gas Mixtures from Alcoholic Cleaning Detergents
Alcohol-containing cleaning detergents may form flammable and
explosive gas mixtures when exposed to air.
• Use such cleaning detergents only when required and only in
adequately ventilated rooms.
• Avoid open flames or exposure to excessive heat during the cleaning
process.
• Wipe the cleaned components thoroughly dry after cleaning. Do not
operate the device before it is completely dry.
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