20. Maintenance
20.A. General Instrument Care
The instrument must be on a level surface to operate properly. Allow 7.5
inches (19cm) of clearance in front of the GloMax
®
-Multi+ Detection System so
that the instrument door may open without hindrance.
If a well is overfilled, immediately clean up any spills.
Touch the “Door” button to automatically open and close the instrument door.
This “Door” button is located within the Instrument Control screen on the
bottom, right-hand corner of the touch screen. The instrument door should be
kept closed whenever possible to avoid damage.
To gain access to the inside of the instrument, manually open the door and
hold it down with one hand.
If the optional Microplate Sample Tray Cover is installed, it will also
automatically open and close when the “Door” button is touched. Never
manually close the Microplate Sample Tray Cover.
To start or stop a run, use the “Start” and “Stop” button on the “Instrument
Control” screen.
20.B. General Cleaning
Turn off the GloMax
®
-Multi+ Detection System, and disconnect the power
supply whenever the interior of the instrument is open for cleaning and
maintenance.
Residue accumulated from various reagents may inhibit proper movement of
the optical head crosstalk mask. Immediately clean up any spills. We
recommend thoroughly cleaning the interior of the instrument every 30 days.
Periodically clean the Microplate Sample Tray, Microplate Sample Tray Cover,
Luminescence Optical Lens and Fluorescence Module Mask using Kimwipes
®
dampened with 70% ethanol. Do not allow excess solution to run-off onto
other electrical components, as this may cause damage to the instrument and
its electronics. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Use a cloth dampened with deionized water to periodically wipe clean the
exterior of the GloMax
®
-Multi+ Detection System. Do not use solvents or
abrasive cleaners.
Warning:
If a fluid spill on the detector is suspected, immediately contact
Promega Technical Services for cleaning instructions.
Promega Corporation ·
2800 Woods Hollow Road
·
Madison, WI 53711-5399 USA
Toll Free in USA 800-356-9526
·
Phone 608-274-4330
·
Fax 608-277-2516
· www.promega.com
Part# TM311
Printed in USA.
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