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Maintenance
Schedule
Task
Clean exposed surfaces
Decontamination
Clean Exposed Surfaces
A regular cleaning regimen is recommended to keep the instrument free from dust and
particulates that can cause erroneous readings. Exposed surfaces may be cleaned (not
decontaminated) with a cloth moistened (not soaked) with water or water and a mild
detergent.
Turn off and unplug the instrument from the power supply.
1.
Moisten a clean, lint-free disposable cloth with water, or with water and mild
2.
detergent, then thoroughly wring it out so that liquid does not drip from it. Do
not soak the cloth.
Wipe the plate carrier and all exposed surfaces of the instrument.
3.
If detergent was used, wipe all surfaces with a cloth moistened, not soaked, with
4.
water.
Use a clean, dry, lint-free cloth to dry all wet surfaces.
5.
If liquid is spilled inside the reader, contact Technical Support.
Decontamination
• The Epoch requires decontamination prior to shipping, storage, and disposal.
• Decontamination is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
• Persons performing the decontamination process must be familiar with the basic
setup and operation of the instrument.
• Agilent recommends the use of the following decontamination solutions and
methods based on our knowledge of the instrument and recommendations of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Neither Agilent nor the CDC
assumes any liability for the adequacy of these solutions and methods. Each
laboratory must ensure that decontamination procedures are adequate for the
biohazard(s) they handle.
Required Materials
• Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO)
• 70% isopropyl alcohol (as an alternative to sodium hypochlorite)
• Deionized or distilled water
• Safety glasses
Agilent BioTek Epoch Instructions for Use
7201009I Revision C
Frequency
As needed
Before shipment, storage, or disposal
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Agilent Technologies, Inc.
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