EVOS
™
XL Imaging System User Guide
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5.
Care and maintenance
General care
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When cleaning optical elements, use only optical-grade materials to avoid
scratching soft lens coatings.
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Use the appropriate cleaning solutions for each component, as described in
the “Decontamination procedures” (page 34).
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If liquid spills on the instrument, turn off the power immediately and wipe dry.
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Do not exchange objectives between instruments unless you know that the
components have been approved and recommended by Thermo Fisher
Scientific.
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After using, cover the instrument with the supplied dust cover.
IMPORTANT!
Never disassemble or service the instrument yourself.
Unauthorized repairs may damage the instrument or alter its functionality,
which may void your warranty. Contact your local EVOS
™
distributor to
arrange for service.
Objective lens care
Clean each objective periodically or when necessary with an optical-grade swab
and a pre-moistened lens wipe (or lens paper moistened with lens cleaning
solution). To avoid scratching the soft lens coatings, use only optical-grade
cleaning materials and do not rub the lens.
Note:
To protect all optical components of the instrument, use the dust
cover when the instrument is not in use.
Stage care
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Clean the stage as needed with paper towels or Kimwipes
™
laboratory wipes
dampened with 70% ethanol.
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When moving EVOS
™
XL Imaging System, lock the stage with the stage lock pin
to prevent the stage from sliding (page 4).
