Emergency Release; Maintenance And Servicing; Centrifuge (Housing, Lid And Centrifuging Chamber); Surface Cleaning And Care - Hettich EBA 20 Bedienungsanleitung

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Emergency release

The lid cannot be opened during power failure. An emergency release has to be executed by hand.
For emergency release disconnect the centrifuge from the mains.
Open the lid only during rotor standstill.
Only the plastic release pin provided may be used for emergency release.
1. Switch off the mains switch (switch position "0").
2. Insert the release pin horizontally into the hole located in the middle of the front panel, see drawing.
3. Push the release pin to the right, then up to a 45° position. Pull the lid upwards at the same time to unlock, see
drawing.
4. Remove the release pin from the hole again.
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Maintenance and servicing

The device can be contaminated.
Pull the mains plug before cleaning.
Before any other cleaning or decontamination process other than that recommended by the manufacturer is
applied, the user has to check with the manufacturer that the planned process does not damage the device.
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Centrifuges, rotors and accessories must not be cleaned in rinsing machines.
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They may only be cleaned by hand and disinfected with liquids.
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The water temperature must be between 20 – 25°C.
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Only detergents/disinfectants may be used which:
 have a pH between 5 - 8
 do not contain caustic alkalis, peroxides, chlorine compounds, acids and alkaline solutions
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In order to prevent appearances of corrosion through cleaning agents or disinfectants, the application guide from
the manufacturer of the cleaning agent or disinfectant are absolutely to be heeded.
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Centrifuge (housing, lid and centrifuging chamber)

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Surface cleaning and care

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Clean the centrifuge housing and the centrifuging chamber regularly, using soap or a mild detergent and a damp
cloth if required. For one thing, this services purposes of hygiene, and it also prevents corrosion through
adhering impurities.
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Ingredients of suitable detergents:
soap, anionic tensides, non-ionic tensides.
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After using detergents, remove the detergent residue by wiping with a damp cloth.
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The surfaces must be dried immediately after cleaning.
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In the event of condensation water formation, dry the centrifugal chamber by wiping out with an absorbent cloth.
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The centrifuging chamber is to be checked for damage once a year.
If damage is found which is relevant to safety, the centrifuge may no longer be put into operation. In this
case, notify Customer Service.
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