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Chapter 5: Maintenance
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.
Before operating the instrument or performing maintenance operations, make sure you
are familiar with the safety information in this guide. See
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Keep the plate drawer closed when the instrument is not in use. Always close the drawer
before you power off the instrument.
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.
CAUTION!
Never touch the optic mirrors, lenses, filters, or cables. The optics are
extremely delicate, and critical to the function of the instrument.
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 5
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Should fluids spill in the drawer area when the drawer is out, power off the instrument
and wipe up spills immediately with a lint-free absorbent wipe. Allow the unit to air dry
completely before you power on the instrument.
Always turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord from the main power
source before using liquids to clean the instrument.
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