Qubit
™
Flex Fluorometer User Guide
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6. Instrument maintenance
Maintenance and cleaning
Maintenance
The Qubit
™
Flex Fluorometer does not need regular maintenance. To troubleshoot
problems with the instrument, contact Technical Support (page 111).
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Do not
perform any repairs or service on the Qubit
™
Flex Fluorometer to avoid
damaging the instrument.
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Do not expose the Qubit
™
Flex Fluorometer to direct sunlight.
CAUTION!
Never disassemble or service the instrument yourself. Do not
remove any covers or parts that require the use of a tool. Unauthorized
repairs may damage the instrument or alter its functionality, which may
void your warranty. Contact your local distributor to arrange for service.
Clean the Qubit
™
Flex Fluorometer
We recommend that you clean the Qubit
™
Flex Fluorometer periodically to prevent
the buildup of dust and dirt that might reduce its performance and cause
contamination.
CAUTION!
To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power cable
before cleaning or decontaminating the instrument.
IMPORTANT!
Using a cleaning or decontaminating method other than
that specified by the manufacturer may result in damage to the instrument.
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Clean the surface of the Qubit
™
Flex Fluorometer with a damp cloth.
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To clean the touchscreen, disconnect the power cable, and clean the touchscreen
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with LCD (liquid crystal display) cleansing
detergent.
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Cleaning the screen with excessive force can damage the touchscreen. Wipe the
screen dry immediately.
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Do not use abrasive cleaning solutions or material to prevent the touchscreen
from getting scratched.
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To disinfect the instrument, disconnect the power cable from the Qubit
™
Flex
Fluorometer and clean the instrument, including the touchscreen, with a soft
cloth lightly moistened with 70% ethanol, 70% isopropanol, or 10% bleach
(0.6% sodium hypochlorite).
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The cloth included with the instrument is not recommended for use with
ethanol or isopropanol.
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Ensure that the cleaning solution does not enter the power button, the power
inlet, the sample port, or the USB drive ports.
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Never pour or spray any liquids directly on the instrument to avoid electrical
shock when the instrument is plugged in.
