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13. Preventive Maintenance
This section contains the preventive maintenance procedure (and a sample check list) for the
TCF-32 Continuous Flow Rotor (for SORVALL
To remove the potential of electrical shock, set main circuit breaker and POWER switch to
OFF, and disconnect power cord from power source.
The terminals of the circuit breakers are always energized when the power cord is connected.
If centrifuge has been used with radioactive or pathogenic samples, it may be contaminated.
The centrifuge and rotors must be certified free of biological or radioactive contamination:
a Decontamination Information Certificate must be filled out by the user.
Appropriate precautions and decontamination procedures must be followed when servicing
the centrifuge.
DO NOT service or repair any equipment for which the proper decontamination procedures
have not been performed.
13.1 General
The preventive maintenance checks of the centrifuge and rotors are performed on service visits as
specified by the service contract or requested by the user. In cases where no service contract exists,
the preventive maintenance procedures must be performed by qualified service personnel selected
at the discretion of the user (preferably twice a year).
The inspection and cleaning procedures that should be done routinely by the user are found in
Chapter 9 of the rotor instruction manual. Check that the routine maintenance procedures are
being perform the appropriate corrective maintenance procedures.
Use the Preventive Maintenance Checklist (sample included following this procedure) to record the
completion dates of procedures, pertinent data, and any comments relating to the maintenance and
operation of the centrifuge and rotors.
13.2 Static Checks
a. Operation log
Copy the operation log up the rotor log book.
b. Lubricating unit
1.Line voltage (unloaded):
Measure the supplied voltage of the lubricating unit.
2.Out put voltage (AC adapter):
Measure the output voltage of the AC adapter.
3.Electrical connections electrical connections
Make sure all electrical connections inside the lubricating unit are properly inserted.
4.Clean inside lubricating unit
Make sure there is no oil and no water on the bottom of the lubricating unit.
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