Replacement Parts, Optional Accessories, And Transport - Merck RCS High Flow Touch Bedienungsanleitung

• Appearance of smoke
• The instrument has been dropped or damaged
• The instrument is not working properly when
following instructions
Servicing
Unless otherwise mentioned in the supplied docu-
mentation, do not service the equipment yourself.
Do not open or remove any cover of the RCS
Flow Touch Microbial Air Sampler and electrical
accessory hardware since this may cause exposure
to electrical shock. Covers are to be opened only by
personnel trained and authorized by Merck. Service
required on components inside the instrument
should be carried out only by personnel trained and
authorized by Merck.
Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
NOTE
• Rotor, protection cap, and air direction ring
can be autoclaved at 121 ˚C for 20 minutes.
Alternatively, disinfection can be carried out
by using commercial disinfectants (pH 5­8)
compatible with anodized aluminium and
polycarbonates.
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Unplug the RCS High Flow Touch Microbial Air
Sampler and electrical accessory hardware from the
outlet before cleaning. Do not subject any electric
equipment to heat sterilization.
The housing of the RCS ® High Flow Touch Microbial
Air Sampler can be disinfected by spraying or wip-
ing with commercial disinfectants. Use of aerosol
cleaning agents is not recommended. If liquid
cleaning agents are used we recommend a wiping
disinfection with agents compatible with Lexan
polycarbonate, i.e. 70 % Ethanol. For compatibility
information please contact the supplier of the
disinfectant agent.
To protect the motor and the electronic circuits,
avoid exposure to excessive amounts of moisture,
from immersion or over-use of sprays. Avoid
moisture on electrical contacts. The instrument
itself can not be autoclaved.
When operating the RCS ® High Flow Touch Microbial
Air Sampler in aseptic environments it is recom-
mended to use sterile sleeves (Art. No. 1.44199.0010)
covering instrument parts that are not autoclave-
able. Please take care that the openings of the air
direction ring remain completely uncovered.
Hazardous material
If the instrument gets in contact with hazardous
material it is recommended to wear protective
gloves, protective clothing, and safety glasses to
prevent contact with skin and eyes. If hazardous
material has been used or spilled special care must
be taken to thoroughly decontaminate the system.
Agar media and other consumables that were in
contact with hazardous material should be auto-
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claved or decontaminated using a disinfectant that
is appropriate for the specific pathogen prior to
disposal. Waste disposal of items that were in con-
tact with hazardous material shall be in accordance
with any local regulations.
Safety check
After completing any service and repair work, have
your authorized service provider perform all safety
checks required by the repair procedure to ensure
that the instrument is in proper operational condi-
tion.
II.5 Replacement Parts, Optional
Accessories, and Transport
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, make sure
that the service provider uses only parts specified
by the manufacturer. Using unauthorized hardware
accessories or spare parts can cause malfunction
of the device and impair results.
Options and upgrades
Only use options and upgrades recommended by
Merck.
Transport
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The RCS High Flow Touch Microbial Air Sampler
should be transported with care in the Carrying
Case provided with the instrument. Internal dam-
age can occur if it is subjected to excessive vibra-
tion or if it is dropped. If the instrument must be
shipped back to the manufacturer, supplier, or au-
thorized service provider for repair or calibration,
decontaminate the instrument from any hazardous
material prior to shipment. If you have questions
regarding proper decontamination or shipment,
please contact your local Technical Service for as-
sistance.
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