Eppendorf 5424 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 27)

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6 Maintenance
Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R — Operating manual
6 Maintenance Operating manual — Centrifuge 5424 / 5424 R see on p. Fig. Tab. p.
6.1 Prepare cleaning / disinfection
Clean at least once a week and clean if the accessible surfaces of the device and its accessories
are acutely 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 shipping on
p. 29) when the device is sent to the authorized Technical Service for repairs.
The procedure described in the following chapter applies for the cleaning as well as for the
disinfection or decontamination. The additional required steps are described in the following
table:
6.2 Perform cleaning / disinfection
Cleaning Disinfecting / decontamination
1. For cleaning the accessible surfaces of the
device and the accessories use a mild
cleaning fluid.
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.
DANGER!
Electric shock as a result of penetration of liquid.
 Switch off the device and disconnect it from the power supply before any maintenance or
cleaning work is carried out.
 Do not allow any liquids to enter the inside of the housing.
 Do you use any spray disinfectants on the housing.
 Only reconnect the device to the power supply once it is completely dry.
NOTICE!
Damage from using aggressive chemicals.
 Do not use any aggressive chemicals on the device or its accessories, such as strong and
weak bases, strong acids, acetone, formaldehyde, halogenated hydrocarbons or phenol.
 If the device becomes contaminated with aggressive chemicals, clean it immediately with a
mild cleaning agent.
NOTICE!
Corrosion from aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants.
 Do not use corrosive cleaning agents, aggressive solvents or abrasive polishes.
 Do not incubate the accessories in aggressive cleaning agents or disinfectants for prolonged
periods.
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