Origio MARS 1200 CLASS II, User Manual

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VII. SHUT-DOWN
a. Interrupting an operation
To interrupt a work process:
1- Remove all samples from the workstation and store them properly.
2- Remove accessories from the sample chamber and clean and disinfect them.
3- Clean and disinfect the sample chamber surfaces, the work plate, and the floor pan (refer to the Cleaning
and decontamination chapter)
4- The workstation functions are to be switched to the OFF mode:
Press the “1 key - Fan Velocity Button” to turn the fans OFF. When activated the green
small light on top of the button will be OFF.
Or
Press the “2 key - Fan Velocity Reduced Button” to turn the fans OFF. When activated the
small blue light on top of the button will be OFF.
To switch OFF the illumination light of the work chamber; press the “4 key -Internal Light”
button again. The small yellow light on top of the button will be OFF.
To switch OFF the ORIGIO Light Source and the working heated surface (s), press the “6
key button again. The small light on top of the button will be switched OFF.
b. Shutting the unit down
If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, it should be decontaminated.
I. In a MARS IVF remove the microscope or turn the oculars towards the inside of the workstation chamber to
enable the front window to close completely.
Decontamination measures:
To shut the device down, the sample chamber must be disinfected completely and the plenum,
including the filters, must be sterilized using formaldehyde.
This process can only be handled by
specialized companies. Please contact your local ORIGIO equipment distributor for guidance on
performing a formaldehyde decontamination.
II. After the workstation has been decontaminated, close the front window completely
III. Disconnect the device from the main power supply system.