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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the workstation
To ensure that the Bugbox Ax workstation remains at optimum working conditions, it must be
cleaned on a regular basis. A basic clean is required after each use. Deep cleaning is required at
regular intervals, dependent upon the nature of the materials used in the workstation. As a guide,
a deep clean should be performed at between 3-6 month intervals.
Cleaning agents
The correct cleaning agents must be used to clean the workstation. The use of incorrect cleaning
agents will damage the workstation and invalidate the warranty. The following cleaning agents
are permitted;
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Ethanol, laboratory grade at a maximum concentration of 70% by volume ethanol in
distilled water.
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Propanol, laboratory grade at a maximum concentration of 70% by volume propanol in
distilled water.
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Tristel Fuse Sachet (available in the starter pack), 1 sachet diluted in 3 litres of distilled
water, or Tristel Duo Foamer. Tristel Fuse Sachets and Duo Foamer are available from
Ruskinn Technology Limited, see section 9.4.2 for details.
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Ruskinn Technology Limited anti-static cleaner.
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Distilled water.
No other cleaning agents are permitted. Cleaning agents should be applied to a clean paper towel
and then to the workstation, then removed using a clean paper towel. Cleaning agents should not
be sprayed directly onto the workstation, as this may damage the shell of the workstation. The use
of UV light is not permitted in the workstation, as it will damage the acrylic shell.
Note: Where 3
rd
party instruments or apparatus are used within the workstation, please refer to the
applicable manufacturers for guidance on approved cleaning agents. If these cleaning agents are
not listed above, please remove the instrument or apparatus from the workstation to undertake
cleaning to prevent damage to the workstation or 3
rd
party instrument / apparatus
Cleaning procedure
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during and after each use
During use, clean any spills immediately using paper towels soaked in an appropriate cleaning
agent. Wipe dry using a dry paper towel.
After each use;
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Remove all waste materials from the workstation chamber.
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Wipe the workstation chamber floor tray using paper towels soaked an appropriate
cleaning agent.
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Wipe the workstation chamber floor tray clean using paper towels to dry.
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Wipe the interlock inner door using paper towels soaked in an appropriate cleaning agent.
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Wipe the interlock inner door using paper towels to dry.
