Watson-Marlow FS32 - Manual (Page 15)

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
FS10, FS32
FS10-32 IH EN 74-215-021 v1.02.doc Version: 1.02 Page 15 of 17
7 Cleaning
7.1 Cleaning Frequency
As FS10/FS32 is not in direct contact with the dispensed product, daily cleaning might not be
necessary.
Cleaning might be determined by local SOP’s and cleaning validations; but must never be with
detergents more potent than the ones below.
7.2 Preparations for cleaning
Before cleaning the machine:
 Turn off the power
 Remove the capping head and the air tubes
7.3 Cleaning Guidance
Correct cleaning of the FS10/FS32 is carried out by washing it off with water or detergents, using a
lint-free firmly wrung cloth or lint-free paper towel; subsequently the machine is wiped off with a dry
cloth.
7.4 Detergents or cleaning agents
Normal cleaning agents such as tepid/medium hot water, ethyl alcohol (ethanol) 70% and may be
used all over the machine.
The FS10/FS32 can be cleaned in several ways:
Cleaning of parts
made of: May
be
autoclaved
Can be cleaned
with ethyl
alcohol 70%
Can be cleaned with
water and afterwards
wiped off with dry a cloth
Anodized aluminium
X X X
Nylon
(Compressed Air tubes)
X
Recommendation: Keep a log on the cleaning in order to keep a sense of perspective.