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Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Perform only the maintenance tasks described in this guide. Contact a Molecular Devices
service engineer to inspect and perform a preventive maintenance service on the instrument
each year. See
.
Before operating the instrument or performing maintenance operations, make sure you are
familiar with the safety information in this guide. See
.
For information on how to replace and clean filter slides and filters, see
Maintaining Filters on page 15
.
CAUTION!
Maintenance procedures other than those specified in this guide must be
performed by Molecular Devices. When service is required, contact Molecular Devices
technical support.
Cleaning the Instrument
WARNING!
BIOHAZARD. It is your responsibility to decontaminate components
of the instrument before you request service by a service engineer or you return
parts to Molecular Devices for repair. Molecular Devices does not accept items
that have not been decontaminated where applicable to do so. If parts are
returned, they must be enclosed in a sealed plastic bag that states that the
contents are safe to handle and are not contaminated.
WARNING! BIOHAZARD.
Always wear gloves when operating the instrument
and during cleaning procedures that could involve contact with either hazardous
or biohazardous materials or fluids.
Do the following before you clean equipment that has been exposed to hazardous material:
Contact the applicable Chemical and Biological Safety personnel.
Review the Chemical and Biological Safety information contained in this guide. See
Chemical and Biological Safety on page 6
.
Always turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord from the main power
source before using liquids to clean the instrument.
Preventive Maintenance
To ensure optimal operation of the instrument, perform the following preventive
maintenance procedures as needed:
Wipe off visible dust from exterior surfaces with a lint-free cloth to avoid dust build-up on
the instrument.
Wipe up all spills immediately.
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