SpectraMax M2 and M2e Microplate Reader User Guide
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Always turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord from the main power
source before using liquids to clean the instrument.
Periodically clean the outside surfaces of the instrument using a cloth or sponge that has
been lightly dampened with water, or use disinfectant wipes according to the supplier
instructions, with an emphasis on the following areas you will handle when packing,
unpacking, and servicing the instrument:
Plate carrier
Cuvette chamber
Instrument top
Cover edges
Underneath the instrument, between the feet
Rear edges (Do not damage the warranty seal.)
If needed, clean the plate drawer using a cloth or sponge that has been lightly dampened
with water.
If a bleach solution has been used, wipe the instrument using a lint-free cloth that has
been lightly dampened with water to remove the bleach residue.
Cleaning the Fan Filter
The fan filter on the bottom of the instrument requires periodic cleaning. The frequency of
cleaning depends on the cleanliness of the lab and could range from once a month to once
every six months.
To clean the fan filter:
1. Remove the plate or adapter from the plate drawer.
2. Power off the instrument.
3. Remove the power cord and cables from the back of the instrument.
4. Turn the instrument over so that it rests upside down flat on the bench.
5. Pop the black fan cover off and remove the filter.
6. Clean the filter by blowing clean, canned air through it or by rinsing it — first with water
and then with alcohol.
7. Allow the filter to dry completely.
8. Place the clean, dry filter over the fan and replace the black cover.
9. Turn the instrument right side up.
10. Reconnect the power cord and cables to the instrument.
Replacing Fuses
If the instrument does not seem to get power after you switch it on, check to see whether
the power cord is securely plugged into a functioning power outlet and to the power port on
the rear of the instrument.
If the power failed while the instrument was on, verify that the power cord is not loose or
disconnected and that power to the power outlet is functioning properly.
