3 Cleaning and Maintenance
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QuickGene-Auto12S/QuickGene-Auto24S Operation Manual
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3 Cleaning and Maintenance
The maintenance procedures for the device are explained below.
When cleaning, wear proper gloves, mask and protective goggles.
Carry out cleaning of system main unit and accessories at every operation.
Operation while contaminated will cause cross-contamination.
Ethyl alcohol is an inflammable substance. Do not use in proximity of open
flame.
3.1 Daily Maintenance
I.
Cleaning Agents
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Alcohol: Use ethanol
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Bleach: 0.1% sodium hypochlorite solution (2% chlorine bleach).
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Water: Use distilled or deionized water.
Strong detergents may dissolve carrier and worktable surface coatings.
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Use only recommended cleaning agents.
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Chlorine solution can pit equipment and metal. Use adequate amounts or repeated
applications of 70% ethanol or water until chlorine residue is no longer visible.
II.
Decontamination Procedure using 0.1% Sodium Hypochlorite
A.
Between different run
i.
Prepare a 0.1% volume/volume (v/v) sodium hypochlorite solution.
ii.
Apply 0.1% Sodium Hypochlorite solution to area and wait for at least 1 minute (no
greater than 5 minutes, prolonged metal/bleach contact will pit the surface).
iii.
Apply deionized/distilled water and wipe off bleach.
iv.
Apply 70% ethanol.
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