Inspect/Clean Excitation And Emission Filters; Inspect/Clean Mirrors - Biotek Synergy H1 Instructions For Use Manual

Models with injectors: If the tip prime trough overflows, wipe the
carrier and the surface beneath the carrier with a dry cotton cloth.
The internal chamber and probes are not customer-accessible. If
overflow is significant, contact BioTek's Technical Assistance Center.

Inspect/Clean Excitation and Emission Filters

The filters should be inspected and cleaned at least every three months. You will need:
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Isopropyl, ethyl, or methyl alcohol
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100% pure cotton balls or high-quality lens-cleaning tissue
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Cloth gloves
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Magnifying glass
Do not touch the filters with your bare fingers!
1. Turn off and unplug the instrument.
2. Pull down the hinged door on the front of the instrument. Slide the filter cube
out of its compartment.
3. Inspect the glass filters for speckled surfaces or a "halo" effect. This may
indicate deterioration due to moisture exposure over a long period of time. If
you have any concerns about the quality of the filters, contact your BioTek
representative.
4. Using cotton balls or lens-cleaning tissue moistened with a small amount of
high-quality alcohol, clean each filter by lightly stroking its surface in one
direction. Ensure that the filters remain in their current locations.
Use a magnifying glass to inspect the surface; remove any loose threads from
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the cotton ball.
6. Replace the filter cube and close the hinged door.

Inspect/Clean Mirrors

We recommend inspecting/cleaning the mirrors and polarizing filters (if equipped)
annually, especially if the filter cube has been opened or changed.
These optical elements are delicate and should be handled as carefully as possible. The
glass and anti-reflective (AR) coated surfaces will be damaged by any contact, especially
by abrasive particles.
surface. However, if performance indicators or obvious defects in the mirrors or filters
suggest cleaning them, here are some guidelines:
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Use of oil-free dry air or nitrogen under moderate pressure is the best method for
removing excessive debris from an optical surface. If the contamination is not
dislodged by the flow of gas, please follow the cleaning instructions below.
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In most cases, it is best to leave minor debris on the
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