Maintaining the acrylic glass panels, Electrical components, Maintaining the acrylic glass – Shellab BACTRON600 User Manual
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USER MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
M
AINTAINING THE
A
CRYLIC
G
LASS
P
ANELS
Sheldon Manufacturing recommends using Novus brand acrylic glass cleaner and scratch remover
for cleaning and maintaining the BACTRON’s acrylic glass surfaces. Please see the
on page 65. Alcohol or alcohol-based solvents and other aggressive solvents should never
be used to clean the BACTRON, and may damage the acrylic glass panels
Never expose the BACTRON to sustained UV light. Prolonged exposure to UV will result in rapid
aging of the acrylic glass, leaving it vulnerable to compression forces, and generating cracks across
all exposed areas. UV light will also quickly age sleeve assemblies, turning the sleeves yellow and
result in a quick loss of elasticity.
Disable or redirect laboratory UV lighting away from the BACTRON. The BACTRON should not be
exposed to direct sunlight. Verify that your laboratory or workspace environment does not use UV
lighting at night. This type of light is usually referred to as short wave UVC or germicidal UV light,
and operates at roughly 254nm.
Damage from prolonged or high intensity UV exposure is not covered under the warranty. Periodic
use of long-wave (365nm) UV hand lamps used for bacterial identification should not damage the
acrylic glass.
E
LECTRICAL
C
OMPONENTS
Electrical components do not require maintenance. If the
BACTRON’s electrical systems
fail to
operate as specified, please contact your Shel Lab dealer, distributor, or Technical Support for
assistance.