Collection Rack And Drip Tray Cleaning; Exterior Cleaning; Fluid Path Cleaning - Teledyne Foxy R1 Instruction Manual

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Foxy R1 and Foxy R2 Fraction Collectors
Section 5 Maintenance
5.2.2 Collection Rack and
Drip Tray Cleaning

5.2.3 Exterior Cleaning

5.2.4 Fluid Path Cleaning

5-2
Correct any deficiencies before returning the instrument to oper-
ation.
Risk of fire or equipment damage. Dirty collection racks and
drip tray might inhibit their conductive properties. The
racks and tray must be kept clean to dissipate static
electricity.
Collection tube racks and drip tray should be kept clean so that
they dissipate static electricity. Dirt, film, or coatings might
prevent their ability to dissipate static electricity. To avoid
problems that possibly result from an electrostatic discharge,
clean the racks and tray monthly. Use distilled water with a mild
detergent. For tougher stains, use isopropyl alcohol.
The drip tray can be removed for thorough cleaning. It is held in
place by pins. First remove the collection racks and any drain
tubes. Pry the corners of the drip tray loose with your fingers.
After loosening all four corners, lift the drip tray up and off of the
instrument case. Clean the drip tray with mild detergent.
To replace the drip tray, place the tray on the instrument,
aligning the drain with its hole. Press down on the tray firmly to
seat it onto the pins.
To clean the exterior surfaces, use a cleaning cloth dampened
with a mixture of distilled water and a mild detergent. Use iso-
propyl alcohol for tougher stains.
On printed areas such as labels, avoid rubbing vigorously or
using aggressive solvents like acetone. Each will ruin the printed
text.
Quickly clean up any aggressive solvents spilled on the exterior
surfaces. The paint protects the underlying metal from corrosion.
Aggressive solvents might also damage the plastic covers which
protect internal components.
Do not immerse the instrument in a water bath or subject it to a
liquid spray. The instrument is not watertight and these actions
could damage the internal electronics.
Precipitates, crystals, oils, etc., can degrade the performance of
the fluid lines, as well as the fraction collector's diverter valve
and drop counter operation. If you experience problems with the
fluid path or the diverter valve outlet, flush the fluid path with
miscible solvent or buffer.
Difficult obstructions may require stronger solvents or buffers as
a cleaning fluid. Consider allowing the cleaning fluid to remain
in the fluid path overnight.
WARNING
CAUTION