VWR MICRO STAR 17 Instruction Manual page 37

Disinfection
Disinfect the centrifuge immediately whenever infectious material has spilled during centrifugation.
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.
The rotor chamber and the rotor should be treated preferably with a neutral disinfectant.
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.
Contact the Service Department of VWR for questions regarding the use of other disinfectants.
Disinfect the rotor and accessories as follows:
1. Open the centrifuge.
2. Turn off the centrifuge.
3. Pull out the power supply plug.
4. Release the rotor.
5. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off the centrifuge spindle.
6. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adapters and dispose of them or disinfect them.
7. Treat the rotor and accessories according to the instructions for the disinfectant. Adhere strictly to
the given application times.
8. Be sure the disinfectant can drain off the rotor.
9. Rinse the rotor and accessories thoroughly with water.
10. Dispose of the disinfectant according to the applicable guidelines.
11. Dry all of the rotors and accessories after cleaning with a cloth or in a warm air cabinet at a
maximum temperature of 50 °C.
37 VWR MICRO STAR 17 / 17R ver c, rel 09.06.2020