Maintenance; Removing Dust; Cleaning Spillage; Cleaning Optical Components - PerkinElmer VICTOR Nivo User Manual

9 Maintenance

9 Maintenance
9.1

Removing Dust

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The tray must be kept clean and dust free to avoid contamination. Dust can be
removed by using canned air intended for optics cleaning or very clean compressed
air.
Stacker Module (optional)
After long use, small amounts of abrasive plate material, dust or dirt may collect on
the pointed pins on the inside of the gripper. The gripper arm and gripper must be
kept clean and dust free to avoid contamination of probes. Keep these parts clean by
using canned air intended for optics cleaning, very clean compressed air or clean the
area carefully with a brush.
9.2

Cleaning Spillage

Spillage on the plate holder or, if applicable, on the gripper of the optional stacker
module can be cleaned using mild detergent or alcohol and microfiber cloth. For
Europium spillage, it is recommended to use Europium enhancement solution to
clean it, followed by mild detergent or alcohol.
9.3

Cleaning Optical Components

Optical components must be kept free of dust and finger prints.
Dust can be removed by using canned air intended for optics cleaning or very
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clean compressed air.
Finger prints can be removed by using pure ethanol (see below).
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Warning!
All maintenance procedures other than those mentioned in this manual
must be performed by authorized service personnel.
Warning!
There are pointed pins on the inside of the gripper. This poses a risk of
scratching (and infection if the gripper is contaminated with hazardous
substances). Do not touch the pins and be very careful when working near
the gripper.
Warning!
There are pointed pins on the inside of the gripper. This poses a risk of
scratching (and infection if the gripper is contaminated with hazardous
substances). Do not touch the pins and be very careful when working near
the gripper.
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