ThermoFisher Scientific Wellwash 4, Service Manual

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Chapter 7: Maintenance
Thermo Scientific Wellwash
®
4 Mk 2 User Manual Rev.2.3, Cat. no. 1507340 36
7 Maintenance
7.1 Regular and preventive maintenance
7.1.1 Service contracts
It is strongly recommended that this instrument be regularly maintained and
serviced every twelve (12) months on a contract basis by trained service
engineers of the manufacturer. This will ensure that the product is properly
maintained and that it gives trouble-free service. For more details, contact
Thermo Fisher Scientific's service department.
7.1.2 Maintenance check list
The check list below contains a recommended maintenance schedule .
Table 7.1 Maintenance check list
Item
As req
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Daily Weekly M
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Yearly
Wipe the case of the instrument. •
Cover the instrument with the dust cover after use. •
Clean the instrument and the keyboard with a cloth
dampened with mild detergent, followed by deionized
distilled aqua. See Sections 7.1.3 and 7.1.4
•
Check the condition of the tubing and the wash and
waste bottles. See Sections 7.1.5 and 7.1.6 •
Check the pinch valve. See Section 7.1.8.
•
Unclog the wash head tips. See Section 7.1.9. •
Change the fuses when blown. See Section 7.1.10.
•
Decontaminate the instrument if any biohazardous
material has been spilled on it or when shipping it to
service. See Section 7.3.
•
Perform the operational check regularly. See
Section 5.4. •
Arrange for the yearly servicing of the instrument
(Section 7.1.1 above). •
7.1.3 General
Routine and service procedures must be performed by the user to prevent
unnecessary wear or hazards and are described below at the frequency with
which they should be applied.
For reliable daily operation, keep the instrument free of dust and spills from
liquids. It is also advisable to cover the instrument with the dust cover supplied
when not in use. In the event of any damage, contact your local Thermo Fisher
Scientific representative for service.