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Operating instructions SIMDOS02 EN
Cleaning and maintenance
8.2
Cleaning the pump
In order to maintain the service life of the pump, after each use and
before any long periods of inactivity the pump must be flushed
through with neutral media.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure satisfactory start-up when the unit is again required, it
is important to ensure that the pump is free of any crystallising,
adhesive or curing media.
8.2.1
Metering medium: acids

Flush pump with a suitable neutralising liquid in a circular
flow for 10 minutes

Then flush with distilled water for 5 minutes
8.2.2
Metering medium: bases

Flush pump with a suitable neutralising liquid in a circular
flow for 10 minutes

Then flush with distilled water for 5 minutes
8.2.3

Metering medium: organic solvents
Flush pump with isopropyl alcohol (C3H8O) in a circular
flow for 10 minutes
NOTE
Never flush non-polar solvents immediately with water
8.2.4
Metering medium: biological solution

Flush pump with 10% hydrogen peroxide in a circular flow
for 10 minutes

Then flush with distilled water for 10 minutes
NOTE
The procedure described in Section 8.2.4 is not a sterilisation
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