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7. MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance routines need to be run in order to ensure safe and reliable operation of
your CERO instrument and the accessories.
ATTENTION
Prior to any maintenance or service on this unit, disconnect the Main Power
Cable from the power supply.
Always wear suitable protective clothing, safety glasses and protective
gloves during maintenance.
7.1 Weekly Maintenance
Perform the weekly maintenance at the end of each experiment on a weekly basis.
1.
Make sure that the CERO is switched off before performing the weekly maintenance.
2.
Perform the decontamination procedure described in Chapter 7.2.
3.
Export the output files run during the week.
4.
Check available memory space (see Chapter 7.8).
NOTE
The CERO provides enough memory space for saving about 5000 standard
experiment Outputs.
If there is not enough memory space, older Outputs will be automatically
deleted.
7.2 Decontamination of the CERO
ATTENTION
Do not use disinfecting materials which contain hypochlorite (Javelle water,
Chlorox) or bleaching fluids.
1.
Open the Top Sliding Cover.
2.
Make sure that the CERO is switched off before performing the decontamination procedure.
3.
Remove the Front Cover as described in Paragraph 7.3.
4.
Verify that the plugs of the reader are protected. Cap them if necessary.
