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Chapter 6: Maintenance
Perform only the maintenance tasks described in this guide. Contact a Molecular Devices
service engineer to inspect and perform a preventive maintenance service on the instrument
each year. See
.
Before you operate the instrument or perform maintenance operations, make sure you are
familiar with the safety information in this guide. See
CAUTION! Maintenance procedures other than those specified in this guide must be
performed by Molecular Devices. When service is required, contact Molecular Devices
technical support.
Cleaning the Instrument
WARNING!
BIOHAZARD. It is your responsibility to decontaminate components of the
instrument before you request service by a service engineer or you return parts to
Molecular Devices for repair. Molecular Devices does not accept items that have not
been decontaminated where applicable to do so. If parts are returned, they must be
enclosed in a sealed plastic bag that states that the contents are safe to handle and
are not contaminated.
WARNING! BIOHAZARD.
Always wear gloves when operating the instrument and
during cleaning procedures that could involve contact with either hazardous or
biohazardous materials or fluids.
Do the following before you clean equipment that has been exposed to hazardous material:
Contact the applicable Chemical and Biological Safety personnel.
Review the Chemical and Biological Safety information contained in this guide. See
Chemical and Biological Safety on page 7
.
Always turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord from the main power source
before using liquids to clean the instrument.
Storing or Shipping the Instrument
Before you move the instrument, make sure that the new location is a dry, flat work area that
has sufficient space for the instrument, host computer, and required cables.
Tip: Although you can always carry the instrument, depending on the distance that you
are moving it, you might use a rolling cart instead.
If you must store the instrument, then store it in a dry, dust-free, environmentally controlled
area. The storage temperature can range from -20°C to 65°C.
To minimize the possibility of damage during storage or shipment, you should pack the
instrument in the original packaging materials. Correctly repacking the instrument includes
following applicable decontamination procedures and packing instructions.
CAUTION! When transporting the instrument, warranty claims are void if improper
packing results in damage to the instrument.
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