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Maintenance
Optical Disc - Check the optical disc monthly. Verify that the optical disc is free
of foreign material. If not, wipe disc clean. Rotate disc by hand one turn
clockwise and verify that disc does not rub against optical sensor, loosen 2 set
screws on eccentric and reposition disc.
Cleaning - Stainless steel will resist corrosion; however, it is not impervious to it.
Proper maintenance of the stainless steel bath chamber will help assure many
years of service. It should be cleaned regularly with mild soapy water and rinsed
with distilled water. Always thoroughly dry the chamber after cleaning. Should
algae or other undesirable microorganisms form on the top of the bath media,
add a little formaldehyde or quaternary ammonium germicide available from
Thermo (P/N 3166250).
Caution Avoid spilling harsh chemicals onto the bath as corrosion of the stainless
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steel may result.
Important If it is necessary to use the following chemicals, limit the time to a
maximum of four hours. Clean surfaces immediately after use.
-Aluminum Chloride
-Bichloride of Mercury
-Carbolic Acid
-Citric Acid (boiling)
-Ferrous Chloride
-Lysol
-Potassium Permanganate
-Potassium Thiocyanate
-Stannous Chloride
-Barium Chloride
-Calcium Chloride
-Chlorinated Lime
-Dakin's Solution
-Mercury Salts
-Mercuric Chloride
-Phenol
-Sodium Hypochlorite
-Tartaric Acid
Reciprocal Shaking Water Baths
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