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TM411 · Revised 4/15
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6.
Cleaning and Maintenance
The Maxwell
®
RSC Instrument has no user-serviceable parts and is designed to require minimal mainte-
nance. However, it is important to clean the instrument after every use. If samples or reagents have been
spilled, it is important to clean the instrument immediately to avoid damage or contamination of samples.
Most parts of the Maxwell
®
RSC Instrument have an anodized coating, which forms a durable, easily
cleaned barrier on the metal. Always turn off and unplug the instrument before cleaning.
6.A. General Care
Wipe up any spills immediately. After each use, wipe off the magnetic rod assembly, plunger bar, inside
platform, and the outside of the instrument using cloths dampened with 70% ethanol. Do not use other
solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Important.
Wear gloves and appropriate personal protective equipment. If the instrument is used with
biohazardous materials, dispose of any cleaning materials used in accordance with your institutional
guidelines.
• Clean the Maxwell
®
RSC Instrument after every use.
• Keep the vents in the back of the machine clear of dust.
• Do not remove the Maxwell
®
RSC Instrument case for cleaning. This will void the warranty.
• Do not use a spray bottle to soak instrument surfaces with large volumes of liquid.
• Never allow liquids to remain on instrument surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Keep all moisture away from the heated elution tube slots to prevent damaging the heating elements.
6.B. Cleaning the Hardware
If the plungers are inadvertently omitted during a run or placed in the wrong starting position, the machine
may go through a run with the magnetic rods unprotected. If this happens, the magnetic rod assembly needs
to be cleaned.
1. To clean the magnetic rod assembly, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with 70% ethanol. Removal of
paramagnetic particles from the magnetic rod assembly will require multiple wipes. The damp cloth
may be wrapped around a magnet to facilitate removal of magnetic particles.
2. If the magnetic rod assembly cannot be cleaned, please contact Promega Technical Services for
assistance.
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