Cleaning And Decontaminating - StarLab Aspirator Mode D'emploi

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Cleaning and decontaminating

Over time, discoloration and material changes (e.g., resiliency, elasticity / tightness, cracking) due to repeated steam sterilizations / autoclavings
and / or chemical disinfections may occur. Check all parts regularly. Replace defective parts.
Autoclaving
The collection bottle with bottle head and screw cap, the quick coupling and the filter are designated for steam
sterilization at 121 °C and 2 bar absolute (1 bar overpressure). Time of exposure according to DIN 58946 t
Prior to autoclaving loosen or remove the bottle head from the bottle.
It is the user's responsibility to ensure effective autoclaving.
Autoclaving
Maximum liquid level in collection bottle: 80 %. When working with low boiling liquids or
liquids that tend to foam, the maximum liquid level may be less.
The number of autoclaving cycles can be marked on the plastic disc (Memory Disc) of the
filter (max. 20 autoclaving cycles according to the manufacturer instruction).
UV disinfection is permitted but may lead to discoloration of the plastic parts.
NOTICE
Attention: UV disinfection acts only at the surface.
Over time, discoloration and material changes (e.g. resiliency, elasticity/tightness, cracking) due to repeated
NOTICE
steam sterilizations may occur.
Important notes on use of disinfectants, see also "Safety during operation"
Aggressive disinfectants which release chlorine or oxygen radicals, e.g. sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach) or peroxide
compounds can corrode the material of the 4l polypropylene collection bottle and other components (e.g. couplings).
This may lead to stress cracks and breakage of the 4l polypropylene bottle.
› Therefore, prolonged use of these disinfectants in the 4l polypropylene bottle is strongly discouraged. After brief
disinfecting operations in the bottle, rinse bottle thoroughly to avoid leaving residues of disinfectant in the bottle.
› Alternative: Use the Aspirator with 2l borosilicate glass bottle.
Attention: The quick-coupling accessory sets between the pumping unit and hand controller are not suitable for use
with sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach).
› Using corrosive disinfectants may result in damage, malfunction and/or failure of the equipment.
CAUTION
› C hlorine permeates the hydrophobic filter on top of the collection bottle and may damage the materials of the
equipment or the vacuum supply.
› Leaking of liquid from a damaged collection bottle or suction tube may lead to exposure of personnel and material
or to damage/destruction of wetted equipment or laboratory furniture.
The use of the disinfectant Sekusept® Plus (Manufacturer: Ecolab GmbH & Co OHG, Düsseldorf, Germany) in extensive
in-house testing did not cause any damage to the collection bottle. Hence the disinfectant Sekusept® Plus - even when
used in the collection bottle during suction - is preferred to sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach). Comply with use and
safety instructions of the manufacturer!
Even if using disinfecting solutions after termination of the suction it is absolutely necessary to assure the
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compatibility of disinfectant and the parts to be disinfected.
› For information about the compatibility with the materials of the pumping unit, ask the manufacturer of the
disinfectant.
› The wetted materials of the system are listed in the section "Technical data".
NOTICE
NOTICE
= 20 minutes.
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