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CLEANING & DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES
Switch off and disconnect power cord from instrume nt before
cleaning or decontamination. Allow any hot parts to cool before
proceeding.
Cleaning
The exterior of the instrument should be cleaned by wiping down with a soft cloth
moistened with dilute detergent solution, followed by wiping down with a cloth
moistened with deionised water. Ensure that no moisture enters the instrument. Allow
instrument to dry off completely before reconnecting power.
Decontamination
The operator should wear appropriate personal protective equipment for this operation
(gloves, safety glasses, lab coat and respirator if level of hazard has been risk-assessed
to be sufficiently high).
Disconnect the instrument completely and remove it to a fume cupboard if necessary.
Empty the P-trap before moving the instrument. (See “Storing the Instrument”, pg 8).
Open the cover of the instrument to see if any solvent has contaminated the interior.
Excess quantities of liquid spilt on or inside the instrument should be mopped up
using absorbent cloths, followed by repeated wiping down with soft cloths moistened
with Acetone or deionised water (as appropriate to the spilt solvent) until the last
traces of the hazardous liquid have been removed. If liquid has collected in the drip
tray around the leak sensor then be very careful not to damage or displace the sensor
bead whilst mopping up.
Identify and if possible correct source of the leak. Inspect cabling, parts and surfaces
to determine whether any damage has occurred. If in doubt, contact Polymer
Laboratories Service Dept for assistance.
Allow the interior and exterior of the instrument to dry out completely before closing
the cover and reconnecting power.
Dispose of contaminated waste appropriately.
WARNING
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