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Instructions for Use, V 1.9 RevJ – 08/2017
7.2.2 Periodic cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the reagent containers
• Empty and clean the reagent containers.
Using a bottle brush and a laboratory detergent in warm water.
7. Cleaning and maintenance
Never clean reagent containers in an automatic dishwasher.
The reagent containers are NOT dishwasher-proof!
The reagent containers must be properly engaged in the home po-
sition in the connection manifolds at the rear inner wall of the re-
agent module. Failure to correctly plug reagent containers into the
manifold will cause an interruption to the processing run and may
result in spilling of reagents.
• While the reagent bottles are outside of the reagent cabinet, wipe the
stainless steel inner walls of the reagent cabinet with a damp cloth
moistened with a mild detergent.
Additional cleaning and maintenance tasks to be carried out periodically
are listed in the table on the following pages.
• Refill and reconnect the bottles once cleaned.
Make sure the bottle lids are tight and the bottles are properly seated in
their home position at the rear of the reagent module.