4� 1� Basics - Thermo Scientific Solaris Series Instruction Manual

4. 1. Basics
For the sake of personal, environmental, and material protection, you must
clean and if necessary disinfect the shaker and its accessories on a regular
basis.
Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends cleaning and manually disinfecting
your laboratory shaker at least once each month. Normal indoor air contains
thousands of circulating microorganisms which can take up residence in
your shaker, putting your cultures at risk.
Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends using 70% ethanol, or 70% isopropanol
or 10% or less quaternary ammonium based disinfectant.
NOTICE The mechanism can be damaged by entering liquids. Do not allow liquids,
especially organic solvents, to get in contact with the mechanism or the mechanism
bearing. Organic solvents break down the grease in the mechanisms bearing. When
liquids seep into parts of the shaker that are not accessible for cleaning, do not
operate the shaker and contact field service.
NOTICE Not rated procedures or agents could deteriorate the materials of
the shaker and lead to malfunction. Refrain from using any other cleaning or
decontamination procedure if you are not entirely sure that the intended procedure
is safe for the equipment. Use only cleaning agents that will not damage the
equipment. If in doubt contact the manufacturer of the cleaning agent.
NOTICE On temperature controlled shakers, make sure you leave the hood open
so cleaning agents and water can evaporate.
Pull out the power supply plug before cleaning, disinfecting or
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decontaminating.
Remove installed accessories and platform(s) from shaker before
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cleaning, disinfecting or decontaminating.
Use warm water with a mild detergent with a soft cloth to clean the
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materials. If in doubt contact Thermo Fisher Scientific. Rinse off with
clean water and dry thoroughly.
Never use caustic cleaning agents such as phosphoric acid, bleaching
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solutions or scrubbing powder.
Use only disinfectants with a pH of 6–8.
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Clean up any spills immediately using a lint-free cloth dampened with a
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noncorrosive cleaner as instructed by the manufacturer of the cleaning
agent.
Spills can seep under the platform. If any spills get beneath the
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platform, uninstall the platform and clean up the spill from the pan
under the platform thoroughly. Disinfect or decontaminate, if necessary.
Check the shaker parts and remove any spilled growth media or
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debris.
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