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IntelliPlex
TM
1000
Code User Manual - Jan-20
7.2.2 Clean and Disinfect Surfaces
We recommend cleaning the exterior surfaces of the IntelliPlex 1000 πCode Processor as needed.
The surfaces can be cleaned with water, 70% ethanol or a mild detergent (followed by water wipe
to remove any residual detergent).
To disinfect contaminated areas, remove all contaminant first. Disinfect the area using a 0.1%
bleach solution for 5 minutes, then rinse well with water. Please note that interior spills must be
handled with extreme care. Do not use excessive volumes, liquid must not gain access to the
interior of the instrument. Caution: the heating plate and lid may be hot.
7.2.3 Renew U Tray
It is required to renew the U Tray at least once per month. Please refer to section 6.1.1.
7.2.4 Long-term Shutdown
We recommend performing Long-term Shutdown if the IntelliPlex 1000 πCode Processor will not
be in operation for more than a week or if it cannot be switched on/off at least once a week.
The Long-term Shutdown procedure cleans the fluid path with water to remove all Wash Buffer
followed by a 70% ethanol rinse to reduce the possibility of salt crystal formation and bacterial/
fungal growth in the fluid path.
Step 1.
Remove the plastic V Tray.
Step 2.
Disconnect the ddH
2
O and wash buffer bottle lids from their respective bottles
Step 3.
Empty bottle by discarding all solutions. Rinse Wash Buffer bottle several times with
water.
Step 4.
Use a bottle containing 800mL 70% ethanol (if not dedicated alcohol bottle is available,
the ddH
2
O bottle can be filled with 800mL 70% ethanol and used instead) and connect
the ddH
2
O bottle lid. Ensure the straw is submerged in ethanol.
Step 5.
Confirm that the Waste Bottle is connected and has enough space.
Step 6.
Run the Rinse cycle of the Fluid Path on the setting menu four times (refer to section
6.4).
Step 7.
Remove the ddH
2
O bottle lid and place on clean paper towel. Connect the wash buffer
lid to the bottle with 70% ethanol. Ensure the straw is submerged in ethanol.
Step 8.
Run the Prime cycle of the Fluid Path on the setting menu four times (refer to section
6.4).
