Notice – VACUUBRAND BVC professional G User Manual
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Using corrosive disinfectants may result in damage,
malfunction and/or failure of the equipment.
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Chlorine permeates the hydrophobic filter on top of the
collection bottle and may damage the materials of the
equipment or the vacuum supply.
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Leaking of liquid from a damaged collection bottle or
suction tube may lead to exposure of personnel and
material or to damage/destruction of wetted equipment
or laboratory furniture.
Important notes on use of disinfectants, see also “Safety
during operation”
Aggressive disinfectants which release chlo-
rine or oxygen radicals, e.g., sodium hypochlo-
rite (chlorine bleach) or peroxide compounds
can corrode the material of the 4l polypropyl-
ene collection bottle and other components (e.
g., couplings). This may lead to stress cracks
and breakage of the 4l polypropylene bottle.
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Therefore, prolonged use of these disinfec-
tants in the 4l polypropylene bottle is strong-
ly discouraged. After brief disinfecting oper-
ations in the bottle, rinse bottle thoroughly to
avoid leaving residues of disinfectant in the
bottle.
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Alternative: Use the BVC control G / BVC
professional G with 2l borosilicate glass bot-
tle.
Attention: The quick-coupling accessory
sets between the pumping unit and VHC
pro
are not suitable for use with chlorine bleach.
BVC control G
BVC professional G
Chlorine
bleach
BVC control
BVC professional
Chlorine
bleach
Over time, discoloration and material changes (e.g., re-
siliency, elasticity/tightness, cracking) due to repeated
steam sterilizations may occur.
NOTICE