Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 4000 Instruction Manual page 47

• Make sure that the rotor chamber is allways dry.
Note 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.
Clean centrifuge and accessories as follows:
1. Open the centrifuge.
2. Turn off the centrifuge.
3. Pull out the power supply plug.
4. Grab the rotor handle with one or both hands and press against the Auto-Lock button. At the same
time, pull the rotor directly upwards it from the centrifuge spindle.
5. Remove the centrifuge tubes and adapters.
6. Use a neutral cleaning agent with a pH value between 6 and 8 for cleaning.
7. 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.
• After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil
(70009824). Also treat the cavities with oil.
Note When cleaning, do not allow liquids, especially organic solvents, to get on the drive shaft or
the bearings of the centrifuge.
Organic solvents break down the grease in the motor bearing. The drive shaft could freeze up.
After some applications their might be ice in the rotor chamber. Let the ice melt and drain it off. Clean
the rotor chamber as described above.
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