Thermo Scientific KingFisher Duo, User Manual

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Maintenance
Decontamination procedure
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Perform decontamination in accordance with normal laboratory
procedures. Any decontamination instructions provided with the
reagents used should be followed.
It is strongly recommended to perform the complete decontamination
procedure before relocating the instrument from one laboratory to
another or before sending it to service.
Example of decontaminants:
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Ethanol 70%
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Virkon solution 1–3%
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Glutaraldehyde solution 4%
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Chloramine T
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Microcide SQ 1:64
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Decon 90 min. 4%
Warning The decontamination procedure should be performed by
authorized trained personnel wearing disposable gloves, protective
glasses and clothing in a well-ventilated room.
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1. Wear disposable gloves to protect yourself.
2. Prepare the decontaminant: 200 ml 4% glutaraldehyde solution (or
another agent recommended by your safety officer).
3. Empty the turntable.
4. Switch OFF the power and disconnect the mains supply cable
(Figure 3–11).
5. Disinfect the outside of the instrument using a cloth dampened
with 70% ethanol.
6. Place the instrument in a large plastic bag. Ensure that the front lid
is open.
7. Place a cloth soaked in the prepared solution into the bag. Ensure
that the cloth does not come into contact with the instrument.
8. Seal the bag and leave the instrument in the bag for at least 24
hours.