Step 3. Clean The Reagent Bay; Step 4. Clean The Sample Bay - Hologic Panther System Operator's Manual

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4. If using 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution, wait one (1) minute and then
clean the surface with a wipe moistened with DI water.
5. Dry the surfaces with a clean wipe. Do not allow the cleaning solution to dry on
the surface.
6. If using prepared Bleach Enhancer solution, repeat steps 3 and 5.
7. Close the Tip Drawers. The Tip Drawers should be empty.
Note—The Tip inventory will be reset to zero at the conclusion of this
task.
8. Select Next to advance to the next step in the maintenance procedure.

Step 3. Clean the Reagent Bay

To clean the Reagent Bay:
1. Open the Reagent Bay Door and the Left Canopy Door.
2. Clean the Reagent Shield and the left side of the Canopy Separator by wiping
down the surfaces with a wipe moistened with either a 2.5%–3.5% sodium
hypochlorite solution or prepared Bleach Enhancer solution.
3. If using 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution, wait one (1) minute and then
clean the surface with a wipe moistened with DI water.
4. Dry the surfaces with a clean wipe. Do not allow the cleaning solution to dry on
the surface.
5. If using prepared Bleach Enhancer solution, repeat steps 2 and 4.
6. Clean the interior of the Reagent Bay and Reagent Bay Door with a wipe
moistened with 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution or prepared Bleach
Enhancer solution.
7. If using 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution, wait one (1) minute and then
clean the surface with a wipe moistened with DI water.
8. Dry the surfaces with a clean wipe. Do not allow the cleaning solution to dry on
the surface.
9. If using prepared Bleach Enhancer solution, repeat steps 6 and 8.
10. When finished drying the interior of the Reagent Bay, ensure that the tabs on the
front and back of the Reagent Shield are resting properly on the pegs on the top
of the Reagent Bay.
11. Close the Left Canopy Door and the Reagent Bay door.
12. Select Next to advance to the next step in the maintenance procedure.

Step 4. Clean the Sample Bay

To clean the Sample Bay:
1. Open the TCR Door, Sample Bay Door, and the Right Canopy Door.
2. Remove the Advanced Cleaning solution (Mag Wash) from the cleaning solution
holder.
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Panther System
Operator's Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
Maintenance
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