Eppendorf Centrifuge 5427 R - Manual (Page 37)

Maintenance
Centrifuge 5427 R
English (EN)
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6 Maintenance
6.1 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. 40)
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:
6.2 Cleaning/disinfection
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.
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 the power plug before starting cleaning or
disinfection work.
 Do not allow any liquids to penetrate the inside of the housing.
 Do not spray clean/spray disinfect the housing.
 Only plug the device back in if it is completely dry, both inside and outside.
NOTICE! Damage from the use of 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 has been contaminated by aggressive chemicals, clean it immediately using a
mild cleaning agent.
NOTICE! Corrosion due to 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 longer
periods.
NOTICE! Damage from UV and other high-energy radiation.
 Do not use UV, beta, gamma, or any other high-energy radiation for disinfecting.
 Avoid storage in areas with strong UV radiation