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5. Unit care and maintenance
Imaging plate unit
5. Unit care and maintenance
WARNING
Switch the unit off and disconnect it from the main
power supply before cleaning or disinfecting the unit.
Do not allow liquids to enter the unit.
5.1 Cleaning the unit
Use a non abrasive cloth moistened with either:
- cool or lukewarm water,
- soapy water,
- mild detergent,
- butylalcohol,
- or ethanol (ethyl alcohol) 70 - 96%
to clean the unit. After cleaning wipe the unit with a
non abrasive cloth moistened with water.
Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners to clean the
unit. Never use unfamiliar or untested cleaning
agents. If you are not sure what the cleaning agent
contains, DO NOT use it.
If you use a spray cleaning agent DO NOT spray it
directly into the unit door.
5.2 Disinfecting unit
CAUTION
Wear gloves and other protective clothing when disin-
fecting the unit.
Wipe the unit with a cloth dampened with a suitable
disinfectant solution such as ethanol 96%. Never use
abrasive, corrosive or solvent disinfectants. All sur-
faces must be dried before the unit is used.
WARNING
Do not use any disinfecting sprays as the vapor could
ignite and cause injury.
Disinfecting techniques for both the unit and the room
where the unit is used must comply with all local and
national regulations and laws concerning such equip-
ment and its location.
