BUCHI Rotavapo R-220 SE - Manual (Page 46)

5 Putting into operation
46 R-220 SE Operation Manual, Version F
5 .9 Glassware and configurations
All original glassware parts and accessories are of superior quality. However, glassware is generally
fragile and must be handled with appropriate care to achieve a long lifetime and safe use.
Every glassware part must be inspected visually prior to use to ensure safe and proper functionality.
Visually inspect glassware for:
• Cracks and splinters
• Scratches and blunt spots
• Proper condition of safety coating “Plastic+Glas”
! CAUTION
Risk of minor or moderate cuts when handling damaged glass parts.
• Handle glass parts with care
• Visually inspect every glass part before mounting
• Exchange damaged glass parts immediately
• Do not touch cracks or bits of broken glass with bare hands
NOTE
• Clean all glass parts before mounting to avoid cross contamination.
• “Plastic+Glas” coating is not dishwasher proof! Clean coated parts manually with a soft cleaning
detergent.
5 .10 Additional cleaning measures for food, pharma and cosmetic applications
For food, pharma and cosmetic products additional meassures are required during the whole evapo-
ration process to establish the necessary hygienic level. Any risk of infection, deseases or contagion
must be excluded!
NOTE
It is highly recommended to use a new set of tubes and bacteria filters to further reduce the risk of
contamination between two evaporation processes. The filters must either be sterile or disinfected
prior to use.
Steps to a controlled hygienic processing:
• All parts in touch with the product must be clean and disinfected
• The system must be tight
• All air/gas in- and outlets must be equipped with a bacteria filter
5 .10 .1 Primary cleaning
All glassparts can be manually rinsed with a disinfection medium under hygienic conditions. Primary
cleaning can be done mechanically e.g. by means of a disinfected brush. However, the primary
cleaning must effectively remove all residua of previous operations!
Because of the bandwith of possible materials to be processed with the Rotavapor it is not possible
to recommend a general purpose detergent. Contact your local hygienic specialist or BUCHI repre-
sentative for a suitable detergent for your specific application! Note the material list in section 3.3.
Clean all used hoses with isopropanol 70 % and bake them out at 110 °C for 30 minutes.