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Chapter 6: 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. See
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Before you operate the instrument or perform maintenance operations, make sure you are
familiar with the safety information in this guide. See
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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 7
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Should fluids spill in the drawer area when the drawer is out, they are directed to a tray at
the bottom of the instrument, from which they exit to the bench or counter beneath the
instrument. 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.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Do not spray cleaner directly onto the
instrument or into any openings. Do not let water or other fluids drip inside the
instrument.
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