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7.3.1
Disinfection Solutions
The outer surfaces and the plate transport of the instrument should be disinfected
using a disinfectant such as:
•
Microcide SQ
•
Decon 90
•
70 % Ethanol
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION!
ALCOHOLS, SUCH AS ETHANOL OR ISOPROPANOL, ARE
FLAMMABLE AND WHEN IMPROPERLY HANDLED CAN LEAD TO
EXPLOSIONS AND/OR FIRE. PROPER LABORATORY SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED.
CAUTION
NEVER USE ACETONE AS IT WILL DAMAGE THE COVERS.
7.3.2
Disinfection Procedure
If the laboratory has no specific disinfection procedure, the following procedure
should be used to disinfect the outer surfaces and the plate transport of the
instrument.
WARNING
THE DISINFECTION PROCEDURE SHOULD BE PERFORMED IN A
WELL-VENTILATED ROOM BY AUTHORIZED TRAINED PERSONNEL
WEARING DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND
CLOTHING.
CAUTION
THE SURFACE DISINFECTANT CAN NEGATIVELY INFLUENCE THE
PERFORMANCE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT, IF IT IS APPLIED OR
ACCIDENTALLY GETS INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT.
WARNING
PRIOR TO DISINFECTION DISCONNECT THE INSTRUMENT FROM
THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY TO AVOID ANY RISK OF FIRE OR
EXPLOSION.
1. Wear protective gloves, protective glasses, and protective clothing.
2. Prepare a suitable container for all disposables used during the
disinfection procedure.
3. Disconnect the instrument from the software and switch the instrument
off.
4. Carefully move the plate transport out of the instrument.
