PerkinElmer PINAACLE 900 Series, Customer Hardware And Service Manual

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Decontamination and Cleaning
Decontamination and Cleaning
Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those specified by
PerkinElmer, users should check with PerkinElmer that the proposed method will
not damage the equipment.
Decontamination
Customers wishing to return instrumentation and/or associated materials to
PerkinElmer for repair, maintenance, warranty or trade-in purposes are
advised that all returned goods must be certified as clean and free from
contamination.
The customer's responsible body is required to follow the “Equipment
Decontamination Procedure” and complete the “Certificate of Decontamination”.
These documents are available on the PerkinElmer public website:
Procedure:
http://www.perkinelmer.com/Content/technicalinfo/dts_instrumentdeconprocedure.pdf
Certificate form:
http://www.perkinelmer.com/Content/technicalinfo/dts_perkinelmercertificationofdecontaminationform.pdf
If you do not have access to the internet and are located in the U.S., call toll free at
1-800-762-4000 or (+1) 203-925-4602, 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST and speak to
Customer Support.
In Canada, call toll free 800-561-4646 and speak to Customer Support.
If you are located outside of the United States or Canada, please call your local
PerkinElmer sales office for more information.
Cleaning the Instrument
Exterior surfaces may be cleaned with a soft cloth, dampened with a mild detergent
and water solution. Do
not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
Note
The responsible body has the responsibility for usage of decontamination
or cleaning agents that could cause a hazard as a result of a reaction with
parts of the equipment or with materials contained in it.