Maintenance and cleaning
Cleaning
5-18
PREVI™ Color Gram
User’s Manual
C l e a n i n g
DANGER! Prior to cleaning, disconnect the PREVI™ Color Gram from the main power supply to
avoid any risk of fire and explosion.
The cleaning procedure should be performed in a well ventilated room by authorized
trained personnel wearing appropriate individual protection equipment.
Cleanin g the in stru men t and th e caro u sel
Clean the outside of the instrument and the carousel with a dry or moist cloth only. If very
dirty, clean them with a cloth moistened with ethanol (70%) or mild detergent.
For better cleaning, leave the carousel for half a day in a container full of 10% mild detergent.
Rinse under water (bioMérieux strongly recommends distilled water) then wipe dry with a
clean cloth moistened with ethanol (70%).
Wipe with a lint-free cloth.
L iqu id spil ls
If any liquid is spilled on the
PREVI™ Color Gram
, it should be removed immediately to avoid
affecting the performance of the equipment.
DANGER! If liquid spilled on the PREVI™ Color Gram is potentially infectious, it should be
disinfected in accordance with any local applicable regulations.
CAUTION!
For disinfection solutions and procedure see "Disinfecting and/or sterilizing",
page 5-19.
Note:
These decontamination procedures are for routine use only. If you are shipping the stainer to
bioMérieux for repair or service, you must contact bioMérieux’s representative for a current
copy of the decontamination and shipping instructions before preparing and shipping the
stainer. Shipping the stainer without decontaminating it according to these instructions is
dangerous to service personnel and will result in significant decontamination work.
P r e v e n t i n g i n j u r y
If a slide breaks inside the stainer during a staining cycle, stringent precautions must be
taken during clean up, especially if the instrument has been processing dangerous
pathogens. Always use protective gloves, safety glasses, and forceps when removing
broken glass from inside the stainer.
Glass shards can be embedded in the walls of the stainer bowl.
These can cause serious
cuts and pose a danger of infection
. Always remove these shards with a scraper before
attempting to remove loose glass.
Use a vacuum or adhesive tape to pick up loose glass inside the stainer bowl.
