Cleaning Procedures - Beckman Coulter BioLector XT Safety Notices

BioLector XT Safety Notices

Cleaning Procedures

Disposal Precaution
WARNING
Risk of biohazardous contamination if you have skin contact with the incubation
chamber, the gassing lid, the microtiter plates and its associated contents. The
incubation chamber, the gassing lid, the microtiter plates and its associated
contents could contain residual biological material and must be handled with care.
Clean up spills immediately. Dispose of the contents of the microtiter plates in
accordance with your local regulations and acceptable laboratory procedures.
Use universal precautions when working with pathogenic materials. Means must be available to
decontaminate the instrument and to dispose of biohazardous waste.
Cleaning Procedures
DANGER
Risk of explosion. The BioLector XT instrument contains parts that can serve as a
potential source of ignition.
• Never place the instrument in or around flammable or explosive substances.
• It is prohibited to create explosive atmospheres inside the incubation
chamber or the gassing module.
• Analyze your cultivation process for possible generation of flammable or
explosive substances before you carry it out.
• Do not use the BioLector XT instrument with flammable or explosive
substances.
• Switch off the BioLector XT instrument and gas supply lines at least 15
minutes before possible cleaning to allow possible ignition sources to cool
down.
• Use only cleaning agents with volatile components (e.g. 70% (v/v) ethanol).
• After cleaning, leave the lid of the incubation chamber open for at least
30 minutes before starting a new protocol.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate protective clothing such as safety goggles, protective
gloves and lab coat while working with the BioLector XT instrument. There may
always be residues of acids, alkalis, or irritating solvents on the components to be
cleaned.
Ensure that all impurities have been removed and solvent residues have
evaporated before starting an experiment.
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