FujiFilm FLA-8000, Operation Manual

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2002. Jan. Verson 3.0
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* General handling
While handling IPs, always wear gloves to maintain the quality of the IPs. Be
very careful not to bend, damage or soil them. Do not handle them in a dusty place.
* Cleaning
General-purpose IPs:
Clean the back surfaces of IPs with proper cleaning material such as KIMWIPE,
etc. If IPs are very dirty, clean them with unwoven cotton cloth moistened with
ethanol (of grade I or guaranteed reagent).
Notes:
* Ethanol stored in bad conditions may deteriorate IPs. Use ethanol stored in a
brown reagent bottle or in accordance with manufacturer's handling method.
* Never wipe IPs with water. The sensitivity of the fluorescent material on IPs
may be deteriorated by water.
* Environmental conditions
Do not expose IPs to the direct sunlight. Do not use them in a place with much
ultraviolet rays or natural radiation. Do not use them in a hot and humid place.
* Storage
Store IPs level in order not to let them curl. (Curled IPs may cause failures of the
equipment.)
Store IPs in a dry place. It is recommended that IPs be stored in a dry booth if
they will not be used for a long time.
PRECAUTIONS
The fluorescent material on IPs may be deteriorated by water. Be very careful
not to moisten them.
Some organic solvents may curl IPs. Even if samples are covered with lapping
film, organic solvents may penetrate it and the cassette may be filled organic
solvent vapor since organic solvents are volatile, in general.
* Examples of solvents that may let IPs curl
Dichloromethane, chloroform, acetone, acetic acid, acetic acid derivative, etc.
1.4 Instructions on
handling IPs
1. Usage of IPs