Shellab BACTRONEZ - Manual (Page 55)

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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 Accessories
section on page 61. Alcohol or alcohol-based solvents and other aggressive solvents should never
be used to clean the BACTRONEZ, and may damage the acrylic glass panels
Never expose the BACTRONEZ 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 BACTRONEZ. The BACTRONEZ 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 BACTRONEZ ’s electrical systems fail to
operate as specified, please contact your Shel Lab dealer, distributor, or Technical Support for
assistance.