Eppendorf C5702 RH Centrifuge - Manual (Page 18)

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When centrifuging glass tubes, please observe that high speeds/rcf’s increase the risk of glass breakage. Please follow
the manufacturer’s instructions concerning the maximum speed/rcf of centrifuge tubes. In the event of glass breakage,
carefully remove all splinters and all ground glass from the rotor, the buckets, the adapters and the rotor chamber. You
may need to replace the rubber mats and adapters to prevent further damage.
Fine splinters of glass may otherwise scratch the surface of the rotors and buckets, reducing their resistance to
chemicals. The air turbulences within the rotor chamber produce a very fine black powder of abraded metal. In addition
to causing damage to the rotor chamber, rotor, buckets and adapters, the powder also contaminates the samples.
Check the rotor bores regularly for residues and damage.
When returning centrifuges, please ensure that these devices are fully decontaminated so that they do not present a
health risk to our service staff.
You will find additional information and a blank of the decontamination confirmation at www.eppendorf.com.
Do also consult your laboratory safety officer about a suitable decontamination method.
Please fill out the decontamination confirmation and place it together with the device when it is to be sent back to
Eppendorf.
4.4 Glass breakage
4.5 Returning devices
Maintenance and cleaning
4 Maintenance and cleaning
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