Shutdown; Emergency Situations - Abbott PLEX-ID SP User Manual

Routine Operation

Shutdown

Shutdown
Emergency
situations
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To shut down the PLEX-ID SP, follow the steps below:
1. Switch OFF the PLEX-ID SP by pressing the power switch
(Figure 2–4) at the bottom left of the back/side panel of the
instrument into the OFF position.
Warning Discard the plastic tip comb onto the plate. Dispose of all tip
combs as biohazardous waste.
Remove any plates still in the instrument. Dispose of all microplates as
biohazardous waste. ▲
2. Wipe the turntable surface and the adjacent instrument surface with
a soft cloth or tissue paper moistened with distilled water, a mild
detergent (SDS, sodium dodecyl sulfate) or soap solution.
3. If you have spilt infectious agents on the turntable, disinfect with
70% ethanol or some other disinfectant (see "Decontamination
procedure" on page 64).
In case there is any abnormal situation during operation, such as fluids
spilling inside the instrument, follow the steps below:
1. Switch OFF the instrument (Figure 2–4).
2. Unplug the instrument immediately from the power supply
(Figure 2–4).
3. Carry out appropriate corrective measures. However, do not
disassemble the instrument.
4. If the corrective measures taken do not help, contact authorized
technical service or your local Abbott Molecular representative.
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