Biotek Cytation 5, Instructions For Use Manual

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48 | Maintenance
5. Wet absorbent towels such as Kimwipes, not lens paper, with anhydrous
reagent-grade ethanol. Wear gloves or use enough toweling so that solvents
do not dissolve oils from your hands that can seep through the toweling onto
the coated surface.
6. Drag the trailing edge of the ethanol-soaked Kimwipe across the surface of
the mirror, moving in a single direction. A minimal amount of pressure can
be applied while wiping. However, too much pressure will damage the
mirror.
7. Use the magnifying glass to inspect the surface; if debris is still visible, repeat
with a new Kimwipe.
8. To replace the mirror, hold it by its edges, turn it so that its label is face-up
and readable, and place it on the shelf in the filter cube.
9. Place the filter cube top back onto the cube and replace the screw and
washer.
10. When finished, reinstall the filter cube in the reader.
Inspect/Clean Excitation and Emission Filters
Applies only to Cytation 5 models with filter-based fluorescence capabilities.
Laboratory air is used to cool the flash bulb, and the filter cubes can become dusty as
a result. Filters should be inspected and cleaned at least every three months. You’ll
need:
•
Isopropyl, ethyl, or methyl alcohol
• 100% pure cotton balls or high-quality lens-cleaning tissue
• Cloth gloves
•
Magnifying glass
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