Shutdown; Emergency Situations - Thermo Scientific KingFisher Duo User Manual

Routine Operation

Shutdown

Shutdown
Emergency
situations
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7. After the run, remove the plate(s) and strip according to the
protocol request. Confirm each plate removal by pressing the
button.
To shut down the KingFisher Duo:
1. Switch the KingFisher Duo off by pressing the power switch
(Figure 2–3) on the front panel of the instrument into the OFF
position. It is recommended to shut down the instrument for the
night and weekends.
Warning Remove any plates, strips or tip combs still in the instrument.
Dispose of all microplates, strips and tip combs as biohazardous
waste. ▲
2. Wipe the turntable surface and the adjacent instrument surface with
a soft cloth or tissue paper moistened with distilled water, a mild
detergent (SDS, sodium dodecyl sulfate) or soap solution.
3. If you have spilled infectious agents on the turntable, disinfect it
with 70% ethanol or another disinfectant (see "Decontamination
procedure" on page 58).
If an abnormal situation occurs during operation, such as fluids spilling
inside the instrument, follow the steps below:
1. Switch OFF the instrument (Figure 2–3).
2. Unplug the instrument immediately from the power supply
(Figure 2–4).
3. Carry out appropriate corrective measures. However, do not
disassemble the instrument.
4. If the corrective measures taken do not help, contact authorized
technical service or your local Thermo Fisher Scientific
representative.
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