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CARE AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
With proper care and maintenance, your centrifuge will provide years of laboratory service. For proper care, the
following steps should be taken:
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Always Spin Balanced Loads: Make certain that you are always spinning a balanced load, as shown in the
previous section. These centrifuges have a unique counter balanced motor mounting design which produces
excellent vibration dampening. However, out–of–balance loads may break glass test tubes and may produce
unsatisfactory separation results. Proper load balancing will improve sample separation and extend the life of
the centrifuge.
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Motor and Electrical Maintenance: The highest quality electrical components have been selected for the
centrifuges and should not need maintenance or servicing for the life of the centrifuge.
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Tube Holder Replacement: It is recommended that the tube holders be replaced after 24 months of use.
Inspect tube holders regularly for cracks. If cracks are discovered, replace immediately.
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Remove Accessories Before Moving: All tube holders, samples, and caps must be removed from the rotor
chamber before transporting or storing the centrifuge to prevent damage and injury.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
To prolong the life of the centrifuge, cleaning and disinfection is recommended every six months or whenever there
is a spillage or tube breakage. Contaminants must be removed immediately or corrosion and premature
degradation of components can occur. Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods other than those
recommended by the manufacturer, users should verify with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not
damage the equipment.
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Unplug the centrifuge before cleaning.
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Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Apply cleaning solutions with a towel or cloth. Do not submerge the centrifuge in water or other cleaning
solutions as this will cause damage and void the warranty.
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ONLY isopropyl alcohol or a 10% (5500 PPM) bleach solution should be used to disinfect the centrifuge and its
accessories.
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All surfaces must be dried immediately after cleaning and disinfecting.
TBQ GERMICIDAL PRODUCTS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AS THEY MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
TO THE
CENTRIFUGE. WIPE OFF THOROUGHLY AFTER USE TO PREVENT VOIDING THE WARRANTY.
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Fully/partially halogenated hydrocarbons, ketones, esters, ethers, benzyls, ethyl benzenes, and all other
chemicals not prescribed by the manufacturer shall not be used as they may cause damage to the rotor chamber,
rotor, tube holders, accessories and centrifuge exterior and void the warranty.
