Molecular Devices AquaMax 2000, User Manual

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AquaMax
®
2000/4000 Microplate Washer User Guide
86 0112-0151 K
Decontaminating the Instrument
Decontaminate the instrument after using infectious or toxic materials in
the instrument. You can safely use alcohol (such as ethanol or
isopropanol) in the fluid channels and on the external surface of the
instrument. You can also use AquaMax Sterilant or other commercially-
available laboratory decontaminants. See
Table B-1: AquaMax
®
Microplate Washer Compatible and Incompatible Cleaning Solutions on
page 113
for a list of compatible and incompatible cleaning solutions.
These products remove buildup of blood serum, fatty and amino acids,
protein complexes, and polymer films to prevent clogging of the washer
channels and wash heads. Such solutions should be mixed according to
the manufacturers’ instructions.
WARNING! Biohazardous Material. Wear protective equipment and
dispose of waste materials in accordance with laboratory site
regulations and procedures. Solutions used in the instrument and
waste materials might be biohazardous.
WARNING! Chemical Waste Disposal Hazard. Wear protective
equipment and dispose of waste materials in accordance with
applicable regulations and procedures. Waste material might contain
toxic, corrosive, and biohazardous material.
Note: The interaction between disinfectants and the materials used in
the AquaMax Microplate Washer should be carefully considered before
disinfectants are introduced.