Disinfection - Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 4000 Instruction Manual

Disinfection

Disinfect the centrifuge immediately whenever infectious material has spilled during centrifugation.
The rotor chamber and the rotor should be treated preferably with a neutral disinfectant.
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.
Observe the safety precautions and handling instructions for the cleaning agents used.
Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific 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. 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 and dispose of them or disinfect them.
6. Treat the rotor and accessories according to the instructions for the disinfectant. Adhere strictly to
the given application times.
7. Be sure the decontamination solution can drain off the rotor.
8. Rinse the rotor and accessories thoroughly with water.
9. Dispose of the disinfectant according to the applicable guidelines.
10. 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.
11. After cleaning, treat the entire surface of aluminum parts with corrosion protection oil
(70009824). Also treat the cavities with oil.
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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.
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Disinfection
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