Log-File for Routine Maintenance
The following log-file (copy master) for basic maintenance tasks can be used as a starting point for a regular routine maintenance of your equipment. We recommend having the centrifuge and the associated rotors checked and maintained by an
Eppendorf/authorized service technician during a Preventive Maintenance at least every 12 months.
Please note the country-specific regulations.

Item

Instrument information

1

Centrifuge type2

Serial number

3

Location of device

4

Date of maintenance by user

5

Person in charge

6

Date of service by Eppendorf

6aLast preventive maintenance

6b

Next preventive maintenance

ItemCentrifuge:

DateComment

1

Check housing for corrosion and scratches

2

Wipe housing and chamber with lint-free microfiber cloth3

Check power cable for damage

4

Check gas spring and lid movement

5

Clean condensation tray (if applicable)

6

Clean ventilation slits

Perform at least every 6 months
and when contaminated or dusty

Rotor chamber:Comment

1

Wipe and clean rotor chamber

Perform at least weekly andwhen wet, contaminated or dirty

2

Check chamber sealing for damage and fitting

Perform at least weekly andwhen contaminated or dirty

3

Remove rotor and clean drive shaft

Perform at least monthly or
every 200 – 500 cycles

4

Rub chamber sealing with glycerol

Perform at least quarterly andafter cleaning or when dry

Swing-bucket rotor:

Comment

Item

Item
1

Rotor name and serial number:

2

Check for scratches

3

Check pivots and bucket grooves

4

Lubricate pivots of swing-bucket rotor

5

Lubricate bucket grooves

Done

Ok

Done

Ok

Done

Ok

Perform at least weekly andwhen contaminated or dirty

Recommended time interval:Start of experimental day
Perform at least weekly, whenrotor swings out stiffly and eachtime after cleaning and autoclaving (if applicable)

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Item

Fixed-angle rotor:

Comment

1

Rotor name and serial number:

2

Check for scratches

3

Check anodized layer

4

Check lid and rotor for damage

5

Check bores and underneath rotor for corrosion

6

Check aerosol-tight seal of rotor lid

7

Lubricate seal of aerosol-tight rotor lid

8

Check rotor cone

9

Rotor nut is movable

10

When rotor is inserted in the centrifuge, approx. 2 revolutions of rotor nut must result in gripping of threads

Item

Adapters:

Comment2

Check surface

2aScratches

2bCracks

Item

Cleaning of rotor and accessories (rotor lid, sleeves,adapter, bucket)

2

Rinse with distilled water3

Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth

4

Clean grooves of swing-buckets

Signature of authorized person

Done

Ok

Done

Ok

Perform at least weekly and after
autoclaving and cleaning

Type of adapter

Clean with mild soapy solution

Ok

Recommended time interval:
start of experimental day

1

1

Done

Perform at start of experimentalday

Comment

Perform at least weekly andwhen contaminated or dirty

Company/Department

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