Cleaning The Wash Head(S); Mechanical Cleaning Of The Wash Head - Thermo Scientific Wellwash Versa User Manual

Cleaning the
wash head(s)
Mechanical
cleaning of the
wash head
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To clean the wash head(s), refer to features in the Maintenance menu:
"Clean wash head" on page 90, "Soak wash head" on page 92, and/or
"Move wash head" on page 93.
Wash head tips that are clogged can be cleaned using a declogging tool
(Figure 11–45). The thin declogging tool is intended for declogging a
2x8 cell wash head and/or a 1x16 wash head and the normal declogging
tool for declogging other wash heads than the above-mentioned.
Warning The wash heads may be contaminated after the instrument
has been used. ▲
Warning Disinfect the wash heads thoroughly before you remove
them. ▲
Warning Prime the instrument without liquid (with air) to empty all
liquid from the system before removing the wash heads.
Warning When handling the waste bottle, it is advisable to observe
applicable safety precautions, such as the wearing of disposable powder-
free gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing, to avoid potential
infectious disease contamination.
Caution Clean the wash head tips regularly. Wash head tips that are
clogged can be cleaned using a declogging tool (Figure 11–45).
Figure 11–45. Thin and normal declogging tools
Check that the wash head tips are in good condition and not deformed.
Detach the wash head from the tubing.
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Remove the wash head plugs and use the declogging tool to clean
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the tips.

Cleaning the wash head(s)

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