Eppendorf D30 BioPhotometer - Manual (Page 53)

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Maintenance
Eppendorf BioPhotometer ® D30
English (EN)
8 Maintenance
8.1 Cleaning
1. Wipe down the surfaces with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaning agent.
Cleaning the cuvette shaft
2. The cuvette shaft may only be cleaned with a lint-free cotton swab that has been dampened with ethanol
or isopropanol. Prevent liquid from entering the cuvette shaft. If the shaft needed to be dampened with
water to remove contamination, follow this up by cleaning the shaft with a cotton swab dampened with
ethanol or isopropanol to accelerate the drying process.
8.1.1 Cleaning the cuvette shaft cover
If you would like not only to clean the directly accessible surface of the cuvette shaft cover, you can remove
the cover.
1. Lift the cuvette shaft cover with one hand.
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! 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 a longer
period of time.
 Do not soak the cuvette shaft cover in cleaning agent.
 Clean the cuvette shaft cover as described.
2. With the other hand, hold the cover at the height
of the locking pin and pull the cover to the right
until the locking pin has been removed.