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Isopropyl alcohol/ethanol is not recommended for removing
proteins (such as bovine serum albumin).
•
Do not use stronger bleach solutions than recommended. Extended exposure to
high concentrations of bleach can deteriorate some waste system components.
Decontaminate the External Surfaces and Components
The bleach solution is caustic; wear gloves and eye protection
when handling this solution.
See Cleaning solutions:on
page 19
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.
Do not prepare a stronger cleaning solution than described.
1.
Turn off and unplug the instrument.
2.
Moisten a cloth with the bleach solution or alcohol.
Do not soak
the cloth.
3.
Wipe the touchscreen (
See Clean the Touchscreen
on
page 12
).
4.
Remove the mist shield, if it is attached. Wipe the inside and
outside mist shield surfaces. Wipe the microplate carrier, top
surface of the instrument base, supply bottles and tubing, and all
exposed surfaces of the instrument.
Vacuum Filtration models:
See Decontaminate the Vacuum
Filtration Carrier on page 1
.
5.
Wait 20 minutes. Moisten a cloth with DI or distilled water and
wipe all surfaces that were cleaned with a
cleaning solution
.
6.
Use a clean, dry cloth to dry all wet surfaces.
7.
Reassemble the instrument as necessary.
8.
Discard the used gloves and cloths using a biohazard trash bag
and an approved biohazard container.
