Biotek Synergy H1, Operator'S Manual

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Procedure for Models with the Dispense Module
Perform the Routine Procedure below when the equipment is functioning normally. If
you are unable to perform a prime due to a system failure, perform the Alternate
Procedure described on page 70 .
i If using Gen5 version 2.05 or earlier, the Prime and Purge options are found under
the Dispenser tab in the Reader Control dialog.
Routine Procedure
If disinfecting with sodium hypochlorite (bleach), flush repeatedly with
deionized water to remove the bleach. After disinfecting with sodium
hypochlorite, perform the rinse procedure provided on page
69 .
If disinfecting with alcohol, do not immediately prime with deionized
water, because the drying effect of the alcohol is an important aspect of
its disinfectant properties.
Clean Exposed Surfaces
1. Turn off and unplug the instrument.
2. Prepare an aqueous solution of 0.50% sodium hypochlorite (bleach). If the effects
of bleach are a concern, 70% isopropyl alcohol may be used.
Check the percent NaClO of the bleach you are using. Commercial bleach is
typically 10.0% NaClO; prepare a 1:20 dilution. Household bleach is
typically 5.0% NaClO; prepare a 1:10 dilution.
3. Open the plate carrier door and slide out the plate carrier.
4. Wet a cloth or paper towel with the bleach solution or alcohol, and then
thoroughly wring it out so that liquid does not drip from it .
5. Wipe the plate carrier and the exposed surfaces of the external dispense module.
6. Wait 20 minutes. Moisten a cloth with deionized (DI) or distilled water and wipe all
surfaces that have been cleaned with the bleach solution or alcohol.
7. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry all wet surfaces.
8. Reassemble the instrument as necessary.
9. If the dispense module is installed, purge any fluid (see Flush/Purge Fluid Path on
page 61 ) and detach the outlet tubes from the instrument. If it is not installed,
attach only the dispense module’s communication cable to the instrument.
Remove the supply bottles and their holders.
10. Perform the decontamination procedures described below.
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