Operating Instructions – MNT
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10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
10.1 CLEANING
The recommended frequency of cleaning of the cryostat chamber depends on how
frequently the instrument is used.
Wear protective clothing and disposable gloves according to Good
Laboratory Practices.
Please take note of the safety aspects of the instrument.
Do not use acetone or xylene for cleaning the unit. Only use alcoholic
media.
Never spray or use cleaning medium directly onto the touch panels.
10.2 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SCHEDULE
Daily
Remove frozen section waste from the cryostat chamber after every day
of usage.
Disinfection if necessary.
Weekly
Cleaning of blade holder (see section 10.3).
Cleaning of window.
Monthly
Check of temperature sensor in cryochamber.
Cleaning of cryostat ventilation (see section 10.4).
Yearly
Complete Service
(performed by authorized Bio-Optica service technician)
•
check of all functions
•
complete defrost
•
removing of microtome
•
oiling of movable parts
•
check of cooling system
•
check of driving system
•
complete disinfection / cleaning / drying
