Thermo Scientific HM525 NX Operator Guide
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Chapter 5 – Maintenance and Care of the HM525 NX
Cleaning the Touch Screen Display
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Use commercially available cleaning tissues or use a soft and slightly wet towel to clean the Touch
screen.
Do not use household cleaner or chemicals (i.e Xylene) for cleaning of the touchscreen
to avoid severe damage.
Shutting Off for Cleaning
Cleaning, care and decontamination of the HM525 NX depends on how frequently the instrument is
used. However, it is recommended to shut the instrument off every 6 - 8 weeks:
As the following work might be hazardous because of the danger of freezing burns from
contact with frozen parts and potentially contaminated material, it should only be
performed by skilled or trained personnel.
Please proceed as follows:
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Wear protective gloves.
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Remove knife/blade from the knife carrier and store it in a knife case.
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Remove the brush shelf, tools as well as chucks.
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Bring the handwheel handle into its upper position, i.e. the specimen clamping is also in its
upper position.
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Remove the middle and rear section waste tray. Dispose of the section waste according to the lab
regulations.
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Remove and/or suck off cold section waste.
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Turn off the mains switch and unplug the unit.
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Loosen the clamping lever on the knife carrier and remove the knife carrier. If necessary, treat it
with disinfectant.
Risk of freezer burns due to frozen knife carrier.
