Biotek Synergy H1, Руководство оператора

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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 and
operation of the instrument.
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 biohazards
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.
Required Materials
For all Synergy H1 models:
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Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO, or bleach)
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70% isopropyl alcohol (as an alternative to bleach)
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Deionized or distilled water
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Safety glasses
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Surgical mask
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Protective gloves
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