Disinfection - Thermo Scientific SL40 Instruction Manual

Clean centrifuge and accessories as follows:
1. Open the centrifuge.
2. Turn off the centrifuge.
3. Pull out the power supply plug.
4. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the centrifuge spindle.
5. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adaptors.
6. Use a neutral cleaning agent with a pH value between 6 and 8 for cleaning.
7. Dry all of the rotors and accessorie after cleaning with a cloth or in a warm air cabinet at a
maximum temperature of 50°C.
8. Clean the housing of the centrifuge as needed.
• After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil (7000
9824). Also treat the cavities with oil.
• Tread the boldof the swing out rotor with bold grease (75003786).
After some applications their might be ice in the rotor chamber. Let the ice melt and drain it off. Clean
the rotor chamber as described above.

Disinfection

Disinfect the centrifuge immediately whenever infectious material has spilled during centrifugation.
Use a sprayer whenever possible so that all surfaces are covered evenly.
The rotor chamber and the rotor should be treated preferably with a neutral disinfectant. A disinfectant
spray would be most suitable for this purpose so that the rotor and accessory surfaces are covered
evenly.
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CAUTION When cleaning, do not allow liquids, especially organic solvents, to get on the
drive shaft, the bearings, the AutoLock
Organic solvents break down the grease in the motor bearing. The drive shaft could freeze
up.
WARNING Infectious material can get into the centrifuge when a tube breaks or as a
result of spills. Keep in mind the risk of infection when touching the rotor and take all
necessary precautions.
In case of contamination, make sure that others are not put at risk.
Decontaminate the affected parts immediately.
Take other precautions if need be.
CAUTION Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those
recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the
proposed method will not damage the equipment.
Observe the safety precautions and handling instructions for the cleaning agents used.
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or the locks.
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Maintenance and Care
Disinfection
SL40 / 40R 6-3