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Monthly Maintenance
Clean the entire Panther System once a month to maintain a clean environment within the
instrument. The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Perform this task
when the instrument is in the Setup or Ready state.
Warning—Follow Universal Precautions when handling waste. It may
contain infectious biohazardous waste and sodium hypochlorite.
Caution—Do not spray sodium hypochlorite solution, prepared Bleach
Enhancer solution (if applicable), or water directly on the Panther System
surfaces.
Prior to cleaning any hardware components, unload all samples and reagents from the
instrument. Follow the step-by-step onscreen instructions ensuring that each activity is
completed as instructed. The task will not be recorded as completed unless the entire
procedure is performed. The following instructions augment the onscreen instructions by
providing detailed instructions concerning the type of cleaning solution being used to
perform the maintenance procedure.
Step 1. Clean the Monitor and Scanner
To clean the monitor and scanner:
1. From the Maintenance Activities screen, select the Monthly Maintenance task.
2. Select Start.
A Run Maintenance Task screen for the Monthly Maintenance task opens.
3. Select Start.
4. Wipe the barcode scanner with an alcohol wipe.
5. Wipe the surface of the monitor with an alcohol wipe making sure to not wipe the
Next button.
6. After the monitor has been properly wiped down, clean the Next button. Ensure
that the Next button is selected in order to advance to the next step in the
maintenance procedure.
Step 2. Clean the Tip Drawers
To clean the Tip Drawers:
1. Open the two (2) Tip Drawers (Panther only) following the instructions provided in
the Load Tips section (see Load Tips on page 94).
2. Remove and dispose of all pipette tip trays.
3. Clean the interior and exterior of the drawer railing with a wipe moistened with
2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution or prepared Bleach Enhancer solution.
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Panther System
Operator's Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
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