Instruction manual

MAINTENANCE 42
8.4 O-Rings
Ensure that the O-Rings fitted to the sealing caps and covers are lightly coated
with silicone grease. Check the O-Rings regularly for cuts and abrasions,
replacing as necessary but at least once a year.
8.5 Sterilisation
All of the rotors, buckets and sealing caps (with O-Rings removed) may be
sterilised by autoclaving at 120°C.
DO NOT autoclave any parts where the protective finish is scratched or
damaged.
8.6 Disinfecting
The following cleaning fluids may be used
TERMINEX 2 (available from Arrow Chemicals Ltd.)
VIRKON (available from Antec International)
These cleaning agents if used as instructed by the manufacturer should not be
harmful to this centrifuge, or accessories supplied for use with it.
WARNING !
SOLVENTS OR GRITTY CLEANERS SHOULD NEVER BE USED
EXCESSIVE USE OF WATER SHOULD ALSO BE AVOIDED
If the means available for disinfection of certain microbiological agents are in-
adequate, the safety officer should be consulted and appropriate steps taken.
8.7 Lid seal.
Lightly coat the lid seal with French chalk occasionally and in particular after
cleaning. If the lid seal becomes damaged it should be replaced by the service
engineer.