EVOS
®
FL and EVOS
®
FL Color User Guide
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7.
Maintaining the EVOS
®
FL Imaging System
General Care
•
When cleaning optical elements, use only optical-grade materials to avoid
scratching soft lens coatings.
•
Use the appropriate cleaning solutions for each component, as indicated in
“Sterilization” below.
•
If liquid spills on the instrument, turn off the power immediately and wipe
dry.
•
Do not exchange objectives between instruments unless you know that the
components have been approved and recommended by Life Technologies.
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After using, cover the instrument with the supplied dust cover.
IMPORTANT
! Always use the correct power supply. The power adapter
specifications appear on the serial number label (front of LCD hinge) and
in the Specifications. Damage due to an incompatible power adapter is not
covered by warranty.
Sterilization
To sterilize the EVOS
®
FL Imaging System, please follow these procedures:
1.
Turn power OFF.
2.
Using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth, wipe off any dust from the LCD display
screen.
3.
Clean the LCD display with a non-alcohol based cleaner made for flat-panel
displays.
IMPORTANT
! Do not spray cleaning fluid directly onto the screen, as it
may drip into the display or optics.
4.
Lightly wipe the working surfaces (stage top, focusing knobs, objective
selection wheel, housing) of the instrument with paper towels or Kimwipes
dampened with 70% ethanol or 4000 ppm hydrogen peroxide (H
2
O
2
).
IMPORTANT
! Do not allow sterilization solution to get into lubricated
areas, such as the stage roller bearings, or any points of rotation such as
axles for the stage knobs, condenser wheel, etc. Do not soak any surface in
sterilization solution. NEVER spray liquid anywhere on the EVOS. Always
wipe surfaces with dampened paper towels instead.
Note:
If it is necessary to sterilize the condenser, do not apply solution
directly to the condenser assembly. Instead, select the desired phase ring,
and then cover the condenser with clear plastic wrap and wipe the wrap
with sterilization solution.
IMPORTANT
! EVOS
®
FL Imaging System should not be subjected to UV
sterilization. UV degrades many materials, including plastic. Damage from
UV exposure is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
