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Maintenance and Cleaning
Cleaning Procedures
The most important cleaning procedure for this instrument is to rinse the liquid system with distilled
water before the instrument is left to stand, or switched off at the end of each day.
The manifold should be removed and cleaned thoroughly at least once every six months, or
whenever one or more of the needles are blocked.
Cleaning the Cover and Display
The outer surface of the instrument and the display may be cleaned periodically
using a tissue moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Cleaning the Liquid System
To clean the liquid system, perform Rinse and Prime procedures as described in the
Basic Operation and Maintenance section.
Bio-Plex Pro and Bio-Plex Pro II Wash Stations
WARNING
All parts of the instrument that come into contact with potentially
infectious material must be treated as potentially infectious areas.
It is advisable to adhere to applicable safety precautions, (including the
wearing of powder-free gloves, safety glasses and protective clothing) to
avoid potential infectious disease contamination when performing
cleaning procedures and also when making adjustments to the
instrument.
Caution
Never use acetone, as it will damage the covers.
Caution
If the manifold is not rinsed, the needles will become blocked.
If this occurs, the manifold will need expensive repairs or will have to be
replaced.
Troubleshooting and Error Messages
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