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8. Rinse the rotor first with ethanol and then with deionized water.
• Adhere strictly to the given application times.
9. Be sure the decontamination solution can drain off the bucket.
10. Rinse the rotor and accessories thoroughly with water.
11. Dispose of the decontamination solution according to the applicable guidelines.
12. 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.
13. After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil
(70009824). Also treat the cavities with oil.
14. Treat the bolt of the swing out rotor with bolt grease (75003786).
Autoclaving
1. Before autoclaving clean rotor and buckets 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.
Autoclaving of Polypropylene Bottle 75006613
Note The bottle can be autoclaved at 121 °C, 1 bar overpressure for 20 minutes.
1. Remove the seal from the cap and wrap it in aluminum foil before autoclaving.
2. Screw the cap slightly onto the bottle before autoclaving.
3. After autoclaving place the seal back in the cap in a sterile work bench.
Note If you use the bottle without seal sample liquid can escape. Reduce the volume if necessary.
Service of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends having the centrifuge and accessories serviced once a year by an
authorized service technician. The service technician checks the following:
• the electrical equipment;
• the suitability of the set-up site;
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CAUTION Never exceed the permitted temperature and duration when autoclaving.
If the rotor shows signs of corrosion or wear, it must be replaced.
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Maintenance and Care
Autoclaving
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