Eppendorf 5430 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 52)

Maintenance
Centrifuge 5430/5430 R
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4. Clean and disinfect the rotor lids. 
ONLY QuickLock: It is imperative that the sealing ring be removed during this process so that the
groove below it can be thoroughly cleaned.
5. Rinse the rotors and accessories thoroughly with distilled water. Rinse the rotor bores of fixed-angle
rotors particularly thoroughly.
6. Place rotors and accessories on a cloth to dry. Place fixed-angle rotors with the rotor bores facing
downwards to allow the bores to also dry.
7. Correctly reinsert the rotor lid sealing ring in the clean and dry groove.
8. Clean the rotor cone with a soft, dry and lint-free cloth. Do not lubricate the rotor cone.
9. Inspect the rotor cone for damage.
10. Place the dry rotor onto the motor shaft.
11. Tighten the rotor nut firmly by turning it clockwise with the rotor key.
12. Load the fixed-angle rotor with the cleaned adapters or the swing-bucket rotor with the cleaned
buckets and adapters, if necessary.
13. Leave the rotor lid open when the rotor is not being used.
7.3 Additional service instructions for Centrifuge 5430 R
 Empty and clean the condensation water tray regularly and especially after liquid spillage in the rotor
chamber. Pull out the tray for condensation water from the left side of the centrifuge.
 Clean the condensation water drain on a regular basis, e.g., using a bottle brush.
 Regularly free the rotor chamber ice formations via thawing, by leaving the centrifuge lid open or
carrying out a short temperature control run at approx. 30 °C.
 Leave the centrifuge lid open when not in use for a long period.
 Wipe up condensate in the rotor chamber using a soft, absorbent cloth.
 Remove dust deposits from the ventilation slits of the centrifuge using a brush or swab at the latest
every six months. First switch off the device and remove the power plug.
 Regularly check the gas spring of the centrifuge lid for proper functioning.
A defective gas spring is an insufficient support for the centrifuge lid and could cause injury if the
centrifuge lid falls down. We recommend that the gas spring be replaced by a service technician every
2 years.
Do not immerse the rotor in liquid as liquid can get trapped inside the cavities.