Decontamination; Sterilization And Disinfection; Storage And Transportation - Beckman Coulter Optima L Series Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

DECONTAMINATION

STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

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Keep instrument surfaces clean by wiping them with a cloth damp-
ened with a mild detergent such as Beckman Solution 555™ (diluted
5 or 10 to 1 with water). If salts or other corrosive materials are used,
however, or if spillage occurs, wash all affected areas immediately.
Do not allow corrosive materials to dry on the instrument. (Be careful
not to spill liquid on the instrument where electrical or mechanical
components could get damaged.)
Keep the chamber door closed between runs to prevent moisture and
dirt from collecting inside. Wipe off the chamber walls with a dry
cloth before each run.
If the instrument and/or accessories are contaminated with radioactive
or pathogenic solutions, follow appropriate decontamination
procedures as determined by your laboratory safety officer. Refer
to Chemical Resistances (publication IN-175), or contact Beckman
Coulter Field Service to ensure that the decontamination method
does not damage any part of the instrument (or accessories).
The top working surface is finished with urethane paint; the sides are
finished with general purpose paint. Ethanol (70%)
both these surfaces. See publication IN-175 for more information
regarding chemical resistance of instrument and accessory materials.
While Beckman Coulter has tested these methods and found that they
do not damage the instrument, no guarantee of sterility or disinfection
is expressed or implied. When sterilization or disinfection is a
concern, consult your laboratory safety officer regarding proper
methods to use.
Contact Beckman Coulter Field Service for specific instructions and/
or assistance in preparing the instrument for transport or long-term
storage. Temperature and humidity requirements for storage should
meet the environmental requirements described under
at the front of this manual.
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