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17. Swirl the solution in the container to make sure the water contacts the inner
surfaces of the container. Do not invert container.
18. Remove the cap and dispose of the rinse solution according to laboratory
policies.
19. Use a wipe moistened with 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution or prepared
Bleach Enhancer solution to thoroughly wipe down the outside of the container.
Wipe all parts of the cap, including the cap and bottle threads.
20. If using 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution, wait one (1) minute and then
clean the surfaces with a wipe moistened with DI water.
21. Dry the surfaces with a clean wipe. Do not allow the cleaning solution to dry on
the surfaces.
22. If using prepared Bleach Enhancer solution, repeat steps 19 and 21.
23. Replace the cap on the container and place the cleaned Liquid Waste Container
back in the Waste Drawer.
24. Close the Panther Waste Drawer.
25. Change gloves before continuing.
26. Select Next to advance to the next step in the maintenance procedure.
Step 7. Clean the External Surfaces
To clean the external surfaces of the instrument:
1. Wipe down all accessible external panels and operator-accessible doors and
handles with 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution or prepared Bleach
Enhancer solution. Take care to target locations that are touched frequently
during instrument handling. Do not wipe down the monitor and barcode scanner.
2. If using 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution, wait one (1) minute and then
clean the surfaces with a wipe moistened with DI water.
3. Dry the surfaces with a clean wipe. Do not allow the cleaning solution to dry on
the surfaces.
4. If using prepared Bleach Enhancer solution, repeat steps 1 and 3.
5. Select Next.
The Maintenance Task Completed screen opens.
6. Select Done.
Note—The Panther Tip Drawers will be empty following the conclusion of
this task. Load six (6) pipette tip trays according to the instructions in the Load
Tips section before next using the system for assay processing (see Load
Tips on page 94).
Replace Mag Wash Cleaning Solution
Replace the Advanced Cleaning Solution after the system generates a message that the
task is overdue. The system automatically tracks the volume of the cleaning solution and
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Operator's Manual
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