Eppendorf Biological Shakers Innova 44R - Manual (Page 55)

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Biological Shakers Innova® 44/44R — Operating manual
11 Maintenance
11 Maintenance
11.1 Routine maintenance
No routine maintenance schedule is required for the Innova 44 and 44R.
To ensure that your shaker retains its attractive appearance, an occasional cleaning, using a
cloth with conventional household (non-abrasive) cleaner is recommended (see Cleaning
external and internal surfaces on p. 55).
We recommend you occasionlly wipe down the shaker with a non-abrasive household cleaner.
We also suggest that the area around the shaker be vacuumed or swept to remove dust and
other debris, ensuring proper air flow in and around the shaker.
11.2 Cleaning external and internal surfaces
The unit may be cleaned using a damp cloth or any standard household or laboratory cleaner to
wipe down its outer surfaces. Do not use abrasive or corrosive compounds to clean this
instrument, as they may damage the unit.
11.3 Biohazard decontamination
It is the responsibility of the user to carry out appropriate decontamination procedures if
hazardous material is spilled on or inside the equipment. Before using any cleaning or
decontamination method other than those suggested by the manufacturer, users should check
with Eppendorf that the proposed method would not damage the equipment.
Commercially available household bleach solutions, when diluted at a 1:10 ratio, are effective in
routine decontamination of the instrument. The method for decontaminating a spill depends upon
the nature of the spill.
Spills involving fresh cultures or samples known to have low concentrations of biomass should be
flooded with decontamination solution and soaked for 5 min before cleanup. Spills involving
samples with high concentrations of biomass, or involving organic matter, or occurring in areas
warmer than room ambient temperature, should be exposed to decontamination solution for at
least one hour before cleanup.
WARNING!
Personnel injury and equipment damage!
 When cleaning the unit, always turn off the shaker and disconnect the power cord from the
power supply.
WARNING!
Personnel injury and equipment damage!
 When cleaning the unit, always turn off the shaker and disconnect the power cord from the
power supply.
WARNING!
Personnel injury!
 Personnel involved in the cleanup of any spill should wear gloves, safety glasses, and a
laboratory coat or gown during the cleanup process. Respiratory protection should be
considered for spills where aerosolization is suspected.
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