Cleaning And Maintenance; General Care - Promega Maxwell 16 Forensic Technical Manual

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7.B. Changing the Instrument Firmware Configuration (continued)
1.
Changing the Language. Select the Select Language option in the Configuration screen, and select the
required language. The display will change to the selected language.
Recalibrating the Touch screen. Select the Touch Screen Setup option in the Configuration screen. Follow
2.
the screen calibration method described in Section 3.E.
3.
Changing the Date/Time. The Maxwell
time. Select the Setup Local Time option in the Configuration screen. To update, follow the date/time setup
method described in Section 3.E.
4.
Changing the UV Treatment Settings. Selecting the UV Settings option in the Configuration screen allows
you to set the UV settings in the Maxwell
5.
Changing the Sample Tracking Settings. Selecting the Sample Tracking option in the Configuration
screen allows you to change the sample tracking options.
User Setup. Selecting this option allows you to add or remove users and PINs.
6.
Adding, Changing or Removing Users and PINs
To add new operators, in the Maxwell
screen to select this option). In the User Name Setup screen, select a name, and press the Run/Stop button. Select
Add/Edit User; a keyboard will be displayed, and a new user name can be added. Follow the on-screen instructions to
add the new user (also see Section 3.E). Note that the user name is limited to 15 characters.
To add a new PIN, select Add/Edit PIN in the User Name Setup screen. Add a PIN as described in Section 3.E.
To remove a PIN, select User Setup from the Maxwell
in the "Users" screen. Enter the current PIN. Select the Remove PIN option, and press the Run/Stop button. The PIN
will be removed.
8.

Cleaning and Maintenance

The Maxwell
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16 Forensic Instrument is designed to require minimal maintenance. However, it is important to
clean the instrument at regular intervals. If samples or reagents are spilled, it is important to clean the instrument
immediately to avoid damage. Most parts of the Maxwell
forms a durable, easily cleaned barrier on the metal. Do not use spray cleaner on the keypad or touch screen because it
can damage these components.
Always turn off and unplug the instrument before cleaning.
8.A. General Care
Wipe up any spills immediately. Periodically wipe off the Magnetic Rod Assembly, Plunger Bar, inside platform and the
outside of the instrument using a cloth dampened with 70% ethanol. Do not use other solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Important. Wear gloves or other protective means. If the instrument is used with biohazardous materials,
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dispose of any cleaning materials used in accordance with your institutional guidelines.
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16 Forensic Instrument as described in Section 3.E.
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16 Configuration screen, select User Setup (you may have to scroll down the
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16 Configuration screen. Highlight and select the user name
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