Instrument Care - Thermo Scientific Wellwash Versa User Manual

Maintenance
Regular and preventative maintenance
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Ensure proper shutdown. See Chapter 9: "Shutdown".
Decontaminate the instrument when relocating the instrument or sending it for
service. See "Decontamination procedure" on page 122.
Service the instrument regularly. See "Cleaning the instrument" on page 115 and
"Maintaining a system log" on page 125.

Instrument care

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Routine and service procedures must be performed by the user to
prevent unnecessary wear or hazards and are described below at the
frequency with which they should be applied.
Always ensure that the electrical supply in the laboratory conforms to
that specified on the type label of the instrument.
To guarantee continuous reliability and accuracy of the Wellwash
Versa:
Prime all the channels of the instrument with deionized distilled
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water after use.
Prevent any liquid from entering the instrument.
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Keep the instrument free of dust and other foreign matter.
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Perform operational checks regularly (see "Performing the
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operational check after switching on" on page 31).
In the event of any damage, contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific
representative for service.
Abrasive cleaning agents are not recommended, because they are likely
to damage the paint finish.
It is recommended that you clean the case of the instrument
periodically to maintain its appearance (see "Cleaning the instrument"
on page 115).
Clean the keypad and display surface with a mild laboratory detergent.
Plastic covers and surfaces can be cleaned with a mild laboratory
detergent, mild bleach or diluted alcohol solution.
Warning If any surfaces have been contaminated with biohazardous
material, a mild sterilizing solution should be used.
Caution Do not use the instrument to aspirate or dispense any strong
acidic or alkaline solutions as this could damage the instrument.
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