Preparing The Instrument For Transport Or - Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX Series Instructions For Use Manual

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Cleaning Procedures
Nonscheduled Cleaning
WARNING
Risk of chemical injury from bleach. To avoid contact with the bleach, use barrier
protection, including protective eyeware, gloves, and suitable laboratory attire.
Refer to the Safety Data sheet for details about chemical exposure before using
the chemical.
5
Prepare a cleaning solution of 1 part high-quality, fragrance-free bleach (5% or 6% solution of
sodium hyphochlorite - available chlorine) and 9 parts distilled water.
CAUTION
Risk of instrument damage. The instrument label can peel or fade, and the wash
collar can become brittle and crack over time if these surfaces are wiped clean
using the bleach solution followed by the 70% ethanol. Do not clean the label or
the wash collar with the bleach solution followed by the 70% ethanol. Only use the
specified cleaning methods in Steps
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury if electronic equipment is used near fumes or flammable
gases. Ethanol is a flammability hazard. Avoid this risk by never using it in or near
operating instruments.
6
Wipe down all exposed surfaces with the bleach solution and then 70% ethanol. Pay special
attention to the Sampling area.
Be sure to avoid wiping the instrument label and wash collar module with the bleach solution
and 70% ethanol.
Preparing the Instrument for Transport or Storage
When the instrument is to be transported or is not to be used for 30 days or more, complete the
emptying processes to prevent instrument damage and to reduce the possibility of biological
contamination.
1
Run the Deep Clean procedure. Refer to
2
Run the Daily Clean procedure. Refer to
10-14
Contact us
if you have any questions.
1
and
3
to clean these surfaces.
Deep Clean
Procedure.
Daily
Clean.
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