Maintenance
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Epoch 2
Instructions for Use
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BioTek Instruments, Inc.
Decontamination
Any laboratory instrument that has been used for research or clinical analysis is
considered a biohazard and requires decontamination prior to handling.
Decontamination minimizes the risk to all who come into contact with the instrument
during shipping, handling, and servicing. Decontamination is required by the U.S.
Department of Transportation regulations.
Persons performing the decontamination process must be familiar with the basic setup
of the instrument.
Turn off and unplug the instrument for the decontamination procedure.
BioTek Instruments, Inc.
, recommends the use of the following
decontamination solutions and methods based on our knowledge of the
instrument and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (
CDC
). Neither
BioTek
nor the
CDC
assumes any liability for the
adequacy of these solutions and methods. Each laboratory must ensure that
decontamination procedures are adequate for the biohazard(s) they handle.
Wear prophylactic gloves when handling contaminated instruments. Gloved
hands should be considered contaminated at all times; keep gloved hands
away from eyes, mouth, and nose. Eating and drinking while decontaminating
instruments is not advised.
Mucous membranes are considered prime entry routes for infectious agents.
Wear eye protection and a surgical mask when there is a possibility of aerosol
contamination. Intact skin is generally considered an effective barrier against
infectious organisms; however, small abrasions and cuts may not always be
visible. Wear protective gloves when performing the decontamination
procedure.
Touchscreen models:
Do not spray the sodium hypochlorite solution or
alcohol solution directly on the touchscreen. Avoid fibrous materials that can
scratch the touchscreen surface. Do not use a stronger cleaning solution than
recommended.
Materials
•
Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) or 70% isopropyl alcohol
•
Deionized or distilled water
•
125-
mL
beakers
•
Clean, lint-free cotton cloths
•
Protective gloves
•
Lab coat
