1. Lift the instrument arm and clean the upper
and lower pedestal with a new laboratory
wipe.
2. Pipette 2–3 µL diluted bleach solution (see
Supplies
needed) onto the lower pedestal.
3. Lower the arm and wait 2–3 minutes.
4. Lift the arm and clean both pedestals with
a new wipe.
5. Pipette 3–5 µL DI H
pedestal.
6. Lower the arm and wait 2–3 minutes.
7. Lift the arm and clean both pedestals with
a new wipe.
1. Dampen a clean, soft cloth or laboratory
wipe with the diluted bleach solution (see
Supplies
needed) and use it to gently wipe
the outside surfaces of the instrument.
2. Use a clean cloth or wipe dampened with
DI H
O to remove the bleach solution.
2
Thermo Scientific
Supplies needed
• lint-free laboratory wipes
• deionized water (DI H
• 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution (1:10 dilution of commercial bleach, freshly
prepared)
• pipettor
To decontaminate the pedestals
O onto the lower
2
To decontaminate the instrument surfaces
O)
2
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Maintenance
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