Autoclaving Omni Tips; Cleaning The Omni Tip™Adapter - Omni PCR-258 User Manual

SECTION 5 — OMNI TIP™ PLASTIC PROBES

5.4 AUTOCLAVING OMNI TIPS™

Omni Tips™ generator probes may be autoclaved up to seven times
and retain their mechanical properties. Due to different combinations
of chemicals and environments, it is suggested that the autoclaving
recommendations be followed as a guideline only, and the user should
decide how to best alter the procedure for their specific application.
The tube and shaft of Omni Tips™ can be autoclaved at up to a
maximum of 250°F for 45 minutes. This includes a 15-minute ramp up,
15-minute hold, and a 15-minute ramp down of the temperature cycle.
If the tube or shaft begins to warp as a result of autoclaving, discard
and lower the cycle time or temperature level accordingly for future
runs.
5.5 CLEANING THE OMNI TIP™ ADAPTER
The Omni Tip™ (12-120 and A1000SB) adapters are constructed of
aluminum with stainless steel rotating components. For general
cleaning, it is recommended that the adapter be wiped down
with a lint free cloth and an alcohol solution. Adequate molecular
contamination cleaning can also be accomplished by scrubbing with
soap and hot water, followed by brief rinsing with 1% SDS, and then
by distilled water which has been treated with diethylpyrocarbonate
(DEPC). Autoclaving, baking, or submersion in cleaning agents is
not recommended; this will shorten the life of the adapter housing
and bearings.
Omni Tip™ Adapter
(12-120)
(Blue Nose Ring)
Omni Tip™ Adapter
(A1000SB)
(Black Nose Ring)
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