Chapter 5: Maintenance; Cleaning The Instrument - Molecular Devices SpectraMax ABS User Manual

Chapter 5: Maintenance

Perform only the maintenance tasks described in this guide. Contact a Molecular Devices
service engineer to inspect and perform a preventive maintenance service on the instrument
each year. See
Before you operate the instrument or perform maintenance operations, make sure you are
familiar with the safety information in this guide. See
CAUTION! Maintenance procedures other than those specified in this guide must be
performed by Molecular Devices. When service is required, contact Molecular Devices
technical support.

Cleaning the Instrument

Observe the cleaning procedures outlined in this guide for the instrument.
WARNING!
instrument before you request service by a service engineer or you return parts to
Molecular Devices for repair. Molecular Devices does not accept items that have not
been decontaminated where applicable to do so. If parts are returned, they must be
enclosed in a sealed plastic bag that states that the contents are safe to handle and are
not contaminated.
WARNING! BIOHAZARD.
when you perform cleaning procedures that could involve contact with either
hazardous or biohazardous materials or fluids.
Do the following before you clean equipment that has been exposed to hazardous material:
Contact the applicable Chemical and Biological Safety personnel.
Review the Chemical and Biological Safety information contained in this guide. See
Chemical and Biological Safety on page
Should fluids spill in the drawer area when the drawer is out, power off the instrument and wipe
up spills immediately with a lint free absorbent wipe. Allow the unit to air dry completely
before you power on the instrument.
To clean the instrument, use disinfectant wipes according to the supplier instructions. Disinfect
the entire instrument outer surface with an emphasis on the following areas you will handle
when packing, unpacking, and servicing the instrument:
Plate Carrier
Cuvette Chamber (SpectraMax ABS Plus)
Instrument Top
Cover Edges
Underneath Between Instrument Feet
Rear Edges (do not damage the warranty seal)
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Obtaining Support on page
BIOHAZARD. It is your responsibility to decontaminate components of the
Always wear gloves when you operate the instrument and
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