General Maintenance - VWR Clinical 100 Instruction Manual

Solution: Call for service
Possible reason: Centrifuge is not receiving power
Solution: See "Centrifuge will not start"
Centrifuge cannot be started, although power is on
Possible reason: Lid not closed correctly
Solution: Close lid correctly
Possible reason: No speed or time has been selected
Solution: Set speed and/or time
Centrifuge displays error "03"
Possible reason: Lid opened prior to signal "00".
Solution: Close lid and open lid

General maintenance:

If BioHazardous Materials have been used in the centrifuge, and it is removed from usage for
service or disposal, it must be properly disinfected according to standard BioSafety Guidelines. See
Disinfection, below.
Centrifuge service
The centrifuge requires no routine maintenance other than the occasional routine cleaning. All repairs should
be performed by authorized, qualified personnel only. Repairs performed by unauthorized personnel may void
the warranty.
Cleaning the centrifuge
Always keep the centrifuge housing, rotor chamber, rotor and rotor accessories clean. All parts should be
wiped down periodically with a soft cloth. For more thorough cleaning, use a neutral cleaning agent (pH
between 6 and 8) applied with a soft cloth.
Excessive amounts of liquid should be avoided. Liquid should not come into contact with the motor. After
cleaning, ensure that all parts are dried thoroughly by hand or in a warm air cabinet (maximum temperature
50ºC).
Cleaning the rotor
The rotor should be cleaned after each use. When spinning samples containing phenol or phenol chloroform,
the rotor should be cleaned immediately after use.
Disinfection
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