Bio-Tek ELx405, Руководство оператора

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Decontaminate the Washer
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Decon Procedure for External Surfaces of the Instrument
The bleach solution is caustic; wear gloves and eye protection when
handling this solution.
Caution! Be sure to check the percent NaClO of the bleach you are
using; this information is printed on the side of the bottle.
Commercial bleach is typically 10% NaClO; if this is the case,
prepare a 1:20 dilution. Household bleach is typically 5% NaClO; if
this is the case, prepare a 1:10 dilution.
1. Turn the washer off and disconnect the power cord. Empty the waste
bottle.
2. Prepare an aqueous solution of 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaClO, or
bleach). As an alternative, 70% isopropyl alcohol (or 70% ethanol) may be
used if the effects of bleach are a concern.
Isopropyl alcohol is not recommended for removing proteins
(such as bovine serum albumin).
3. Moisten a cloth with the bleach solution or alcohol. Do not soak the
cloth .
Wipe the keypad (do not soak). Wipe again with a clean cloth moistened
with deionized or distilled water. Dry immediately with a clean, dry
cloth.
Remove the washer’s mist shield if it is attached. Wipe the inside and
outside surfaces of the mist shield. Wipe the plate carrier, top surface of
the instrument’s base, supply bottles and tubing, and all exposed
surfaces of the instrument.
4. Wait 20 minutes. Moisten a cloth with DI or distilled water.
Wipe the inside and outside surfaces of the mist shield. Wipe the plate
carrier, top surface of the instrument’s base, supply bottles, tubing, bottle
covers and all exposed surfaces of the instrument that have been cleaned
with the bleach solution or alcohol.
5. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry all wet surfaces.
6. Reassemble the instrument as necessary.
7. Discard the used gloves and cloths using a Biohazard trash bag and an
approved Biohazard container.
ELx405 Operator's Guide