Eppendorf Top Buret M / H - Manual (Page 32)

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Maintenance
Top Buret
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8 Maintenance
8.1 Cleaning the Top Buret
Clean the Top Buret in the following situations:
• Prior to changing the reagent
• Prior to storage
• Prior to maintenance and repair work
• Daily after use with solutions prone to crystallization or highly concentrated
alkaline solutions
• The dispensing wheels are hard to turn
• The device is heavily contaminated.
CAUTION! Personal injury due to contact with reagents during
cleaning.
The feeding mechanics, valves, telescopic aspirating tube and discharge
tube are filled with reagents. Reagents enter the bottle with the cleaning
solution.
 Wear personal protective equipment.
 Discard the cleaning solution after cleaning.
The feeding mechanics consists of tubing and the valves inside the
housing. These parts may become heavily contaminated. These parts
may only be cleaned by authorized personnel. If the feeding mechanics
need to be cleaned, contact Eppendorf Service.
Replace the discharge tube when it is heavily contaminated or damaged.
To disinfect the Top Buret, clean the buret with a suitable disinfectant,
e.g., 70% ethanol.