Operator`s manual

118 708-DS / 709-DS Operator’s Manual
5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Please store paddles and basket shafts properly between uses. Do not
simply place these items in a drawer. They will be subject to nicks,
chips, and scratches as they bump against each other. Place them
back into the original styrofoam shipping container or other
appropriate container between uses. This will prevent them from
coming into contact with each other or anything else in the storage
area.
Baskets
• When using with corrosive materials such as hydrochloric acid or
media containing salts, be sure to rinse them thoroughly with
deionized water immediately after each use, and dry thoroughly with
a soft towel or cloth.
• Please do not clean baskets with abrasive cleansers or cloths,
especially if they’re gold or PTFE coated (non-stick). Mesh openings
on baskets could enlarge, which could have an effect on results. Use
deionized water whenever possible. If you must use a cleanser or
solvent, be sure that it is as mild as possible, non-abrasive, and fully
compatible with fluorocarbons and stainless steel before use. If in
doubt, contact the service department for advice before proceeding.
• We recommend that you do not use a laboratory dishwasher. Clean
baskets only by hand. The high temperatures to which your baskets
would be subject in a dishwasher may damage the fluorocarbon
coating.
• Use caution when handling baskets. It is important that they retain
their cylindrical shape, so take care not to kink or bend the mesh.
Check frequently to ensure that the mesh is completely open and that
there are no rips or tears.
NOTE
Place protective caps on dry and clean threads when storing spin on/off
shafts.