Iris Sample Processing StatSpin® CytoFuge 12 Versatile Cytocentrifuge System - Manual (Page 15)

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Maintenance
Overview
Iris Sample Processing recommends that instrument operators perform periodic inspections and
preventative maintenance on all instruments. Contact customer service or your distributor for optional
repair and calibration services offered for this instrument.
CAUTION - Unplug the cytocentrifuge from the wall outlet before cleaning or performing
maintenance.
WARNING - Inspect instrument for cracks or any physical damage to housing, cover, lid and rotor.
Damage may result in unsafe operation; discontinue use until repairs have been performed.
WARNING - Do not expose the cytocentrifuge or its rotor to strong or concentrated acids, bases or
oxidizing agents, aromatic or halogenated hydrocarbons, esters or ketones.
Cleaning
Clean the outside surfaces and switch overlay panel of the cytocentrifuge with a water-dampened cloth
and mild detergent. Remove rotor from instrument. Clean the inner surface or bowl with a mild detergent,
and if necessary, a disinfectant. Acceptable disinfectants are 70% alcohol or 10% bleach solution.
CAUTION - Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended,
operators should check with customer service that the proposed method will not damage the
equipment.
General Cleaning
1.
Unplug cytocentrifuge from the electrical outlet.
2. Open the cytocentrifuge cover and remove the rotor.
3. Clean liner and soiled external surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent.
4. Re-install rotor (see Removing and Installing the Rotor).
5. Plug into electrical outlet.
Rotor Disinfection
1.
If necessary, remove rotor from the cytocentrifuge.
2. Remove lid from rotor bowl.
3. Remove center seal from rotor bowl.
4. Clean all parts with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent.
5. Soak all parts in a 10% bleach solution for 30 minutes.
6. Rinse the parts under running tap water or soak for 5 minutes.
7. Dry the parts with a clean absorbent paper towel or allow to air dry.
8. Replace the rotor seal, re-attach the lid and re-install the rotor in the Cytofuge 12.
Rotor Sterilization
1. If necessary, remove rotor from the cytocentrifuge.
2. Remove lid from rotor bowl.
3. Remove center seal from rotor bowl.
4. Clean all parts with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent or if heavily soiled, soak in mild detergent.
5. Place all parts into autoclave at 121 C for 15 minutes.
6. After sterilizing, replace rotor seal, re-attach lid and re-install the rotor in the Cytofuge 12.