Eppendorf 5418 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 28)

Maintenance
Centrifuge 5418 / 5418 R
English (EN)
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6.2.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the device
1. Open the lid. Switch off the device with the mains/power switch. Disconnect the power plug from the
power supply.
2. Loosen the rotor nut by turning the rotor key counterclockwise.
3. Remove the rotor.
4. Clean and disinfect all accessible surfaces of the device, including the power cable, using a damp cloth
and the recommended cleaning agents.
5. Thoroughly clean the rubber seals of the rotor chamber with water.
6. Rub the dry rubber seals with glycerine or talcum powder to prevent them from becoming brittle. Other
components of the device, such as the lid latch, motor shaft and rotor cone, must not be lubricated.
7. Clean the motor shaft with a soft, dry and lint-free cloth. Do not lubricate the motor shaft.
8. Check the motor shaft for damage.
9. Inspect the device for corrosion and damage.
10. Leave the centrifuge lid open when the device is not being used.
11. Only connect the device to the power supply if it is fully dry inside and out.
6.2.2 Cleaning and disinfecting the rotor
1. Inspect the rotor and accessories for damage and corrosion. Do not use any damaged rotors or
accessories.
2. Clean and disinfect the rotors and accessories with the recommended cleaning agents.
3. Use a bottle brush to clean and disinfect the rotor bores.
4. Remove the sealing ring to clean and disinfect the rotor lid. Clean the groove below it and the sealing
ring.
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
Autoclaving
Rotors, rotor lids and adapters can be autoclaved (121
°C, 20 min).
Replace the sealing ring in the lid groove of the aerosol-tight rotor lid after a maximum of 50
autoclaving cycles.
Aerosol tightness
Check that the seals are intact before use.
Only QuickLock rotor lid: Replace the sealing ring in the lid groove when it becomes worn.
The sealing rings require regular care to protect the rotors.
Aerosol-tight rotors should never be stored with lids screwed on!
In order to prevent damage, lightly lubricate the lid thread of the aerosol-tight rotors with
pivot grease (order no. Int.: 5810 350.050/North America: 022634330).