VWR MEGA STAR 3.0 Instruction Manual page 32

CAUTION 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 follow:
1. Open the centrifuge.
2. Turn off the centrifuge.
3. Pull out the power supply plug.
4. Grasp the rotor with both hands and lift it vertically off 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 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 aluminium parts with corrosion protection oil (521-1769).
Also treat the cavities with oil.
• Treat the bolt of the swing out rotor with bolt grease (521-1770).
CAUTION 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 there might be ice in the rotor chamber. Let the ice melt and drain it off. Clean the
rotor chamber as described above.
Disinfection
Disinfect the centrifuge immediately whenever infectious material has spilled during centrifugation.
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.
The rotor chamber and the rotor should be treated preferably with a neutral disinfectant.
CAUTION 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.
32 VWR MEGA STAR 3.0 / 3.0R ver b, rel 25.06.2020