Eppendorf 5810 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 63)

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Centrifuge 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R — Operating manual
7 Maintenance
7 Maintenance
7.1 Maintenance
We recommend that the centrifuge with the associated rotors be checked at the latest every 12
months by Technical Service during maintenance. Observe the relevant national regulations.
7.2 Prepare cleaning/disinfection
 Clean all accessible surfaces of the device and the accessories at least weekly and when
contaminated.
 Clean the rotor regularly. This way the rotor is protected and the durability is prolonged.
 Furthermore, observe the notes on decontamination (see Decontamination before shipment
on p. 66) when the device is sent to the authorized Technical Service for repairs.
The procedure described in the following chapter applies to the cleaning as well as to the
disinfection or decontamination. The table below describes the steps required on top of this:
WARNING!
A defective gas spring is an insufficient support for the centrifuge lid.
A defective gas spring is an insufficient support for the centrifuge lid.
 Make sure that the centrifuge lid can be opened completely and that it will remain in this
position.
 Regularly check the gas spring for its proper function.
 Have defective gas springs replaced immediately.
We recommend that the gas springs be replaced every 2 years by a service technician.
Cleaning Disinfecting/decontamination
1. Use a mild cleaning fluid to clean the
accessible surfaces of the device and the
accessories.
2. Carry out the cleaning as described in the
following chapter.
1. Choose the disinfection method which
corresponds to the legal regulations and
guidelines in place for your range of
application. For example, use alcohol
(ethanol, isopropanol) or alcohol-based
disinfectants.
2. Carry out the disinfection or
decontamination as described in the
following chapter.
3. Then clean the device and the accessories.
Hint!
If you have any further questions regarding the cleaning and disinfection or decontamination or
regarding the cleaning fluid to be used, contact the Eppendorf AG Application Support. The
contact details are provided on the back of this manual.
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