VWR MICRO STAR 17 Instruction Manual page 38

Decontamination
Decontaminate the centrifuge immediately whenever radioactive 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.
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.
For general radioactive decontamination use a solution of equal parts of 70 % ethanol, 10 % SDS and water.
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. Rinse the rotor first with ethanol and then with de-ionized water.
• Adhere strictly to the given application times.
8. Be sure the decontamination solution can drain off the rotor.
9. Rinse the rotor and accessories thoroughly with water.
10. Dispose of the decontamination solution 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.
Autoclaving
1. Before autoclaving clean rotor and accessories as described above.
2. Place the rotor on a flat surface.
• Rotors and adapter can be autoclaved at 121 °C.
• The maximum permissible autoclave cycle is 20 minutes at 121 °C.
Note: No chemical additives are permitted in the steam.
CAUTION Never exceed the permitted temperature and duration when autoclaving. If the rotor
shows signs of corrosion or wear, it must be replaced.
38 VWR MICRO STAR 17 / 17R ver c, rel 09.06.2020