Eppendorf Concentrator plus (New Design) - Manual (Page 35)

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Concentrator plus/Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual
6.3 Cleaning / Disinfection
6.3.1 Cleaning / Disinfecting the device
1. Switch off the device at the mains power switch while the lid is open, and disconnect the
power plug from the power supply.
2. Remove rotor.
3. Use the agents specified above (see p. 34) to clean and disinfect the device and the rotor
chamber.
4. Wipe all accessible surfaces of the device and accessories including the mains cable with a
damp cloth.
5. Thoroughly clean the rubber seals of the rotor chamber with water.
6. Rub the dry rubber seal with glycerine or talcum powder to prevent it from becoming brittle.
Other components of the device, such as the motor shaft and rotor cone, must not be
lubricated.
7. Clean the motor shaft with a soft, dry and lint-free cloth.
8. Check device and accessories for corrosion and damage.
DANGER!
Electric shock as a result of penetration of liquid.
 Switch off the device and disconnect it from the power supply before starting cleaning or
disinfecting work.
 Do not allow any liquids to penetrate the inside of the housing.
 Do not perform spray disinfection on the housing.
 Only reconnect the device to the power supply once it is completely dry.
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 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.
NOTICE!
Damage from UV and other high-energy radiation.
 Do not use UV, beta or gamma radiation or any other type of high-energy radiation for
disinfecting.
Hint!
Autoclaving
All rotors, buckets and adapters can be autoclaved (121 °C, 20 min).
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