Du Pont SORVALL RC-5 Service Manual page 27

Description
Son/all®
Centrifugesb.
Cleaning1.
Defrosting the Rotor
ChamberDefrost
the
rotor
chamber to maintain
most
efficient
cooling.
Frost
on
the
Innerwalls
acts
as an
Insulation between the chamber and the
refrigerant.2.
Tapered
SpindleKeep
the
tapered
spindle clean to minimize the possibility of rotor
sticking.
Wipe
Itwith
a
soft cloth
each
time
a rotor
is
Installed.
On the
RC-5, replace
the
spindle
withTeflon®
coated
type
if
any
problems are
encountered.3.
CabinetIt
is important that the entire centrifuge be
kept clean.
Corrosive chemicals such
aschlorides
are
harmful
to
stainless steel
surfaces. Therefore, surfaces subjected
tochlorinated
cleaning agents must be rinsed
immediately.Use
commercial wax base cleaning products for cleaning stainless steel and
enamelcabinet
panels.Clean
the
top deck surface and door
of the RC-5B
with household detergents and
water.A
brush is helpful for removing particles
ground
into the plastic
surface.2-7.
LubricationAll
bearings are prelubricated
and
sealed; therefore they
require
no further
lubricationduring
their
lifetime.As
required,
apply
a light coat
of
grease to the door latch
mechanism.2-10