Cleaning and decontamination must be performed by qualified personnel wearing suitable personal protective equipment. Always observe national and local regulations.
NOTICE
Wipe up all liquids spilled onto the system immediately. If surfaces are exposed for longer periods, these liquids can cause damage.
Decontamination
Decontamination is required, for example, when leakage or spillage has occurred, or before service or transport of the device. Use a suitable cleaning detergent or disinfectant to ensure that the treatment renders the device safe to handle.
Parts required
Suitable cleaning detergent (or disinfectant)
Purified water
Lint-free cloths or wipes
CAUTION
Explosive Gas Mixtures from Alcoholic Cleaning Detergents
Alcohol-containing cleaning detergents may form flammable and explosive gas mixtures when exposed to air.
NOTICE
Observe the following:
NOTICE
Flow Cell Opening
The optical ports and the contact pad for the identification chip in the flow cell opening are sensitive to electrostatic discharge, contamination and scratches.
Preparations
Turn off the power to the device and disconnect the power cord from the power source.
Follow these steps
Wipe the surfaces clean with a clean, dry, soft, lint-free cloth or wipe. If necessary, slightly dampen the cloth or wipe with a solution of lukewarm water and a suitable cleaning detergent.
Allow the cleaning detergent to react as recommended by the manufacturer.
Wipe the cleaned surfaces with purified water to ensure that all cleaning detergent residues have been removed.
Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft, lint-free cloth or wipe.