Disinfecting your unit – Shellab SSI10R-2 User Manual
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SHEL LAB SI9/SI9R Shaking Incubator Operational Manual
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All specifications and features for this product are subject to change without notice.
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The only regular maintenance required for your unit is to keep it clean and free from contamination. Use the guidelines
and instructions in this section to maximize the life of your incubator and help prevent contamination of your samples.
WARNING
Do NOT Use Flammable Cleaning Detergents.
Do NOT store Flammable materials In, On or Near this equipment.
Be careful not to allow cleaners to run down into shaker mechanism parts or remove grease from bearings, etc.
Disinfecting Your Unit
Although your operating conditions and related protocol should determine the actual decontamination procedures you
use, always keep the following guidelines in mind when decontaminating your unit:
Use cleaning materials known to be compatible with your unit. If any questions arise about compatibility
issues, contact Customer Service, see page 22.
Clean and disinfect the incubator interior on a regular basis. If the inside of your incubator smells strangely,
becomes discolored, shows signs of mold or dirt, cleaning should be performed on a more frequent basis.
Dust the outside walls of the incubator at least every two (2) months.
For incubators placed on the floor, move the incubator every two (2) months to clean and disinfect the floor below.
Clean all gaskets and hinges monthly.
Do not use chlorine-based bleaches or cleaners with abrasives as they will corrode and pit the interior of you
incubator and any other stainless steel surfaces. Use only non-abrasive cleaners.
Do not use spray cleaners that might leak through openings and cracks and get on electrical parts. These
cleaners may also contain solvents that will harm the coatings.
Do not use hard tools such as metal wire brushes or steel wool. Use only soft tools such as plastic brushes.
Do not depend on the use of antibiotics to maintain completely sterile conditions, as this is an inadequate
technique for sterilization. Instead, use the aseptic techniques described in this section to maintain sterile
conditions in the incubator.
You can use an autoclave to decontaminate stainless steel parts by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Otherwise, wash all parts and surfaces with soap and water to remove any organic material. Disinfect the parts
with a 70% alcohol solution. Rinse with distilled water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.