Cleaning And Upkeep; Cleaning The Humidifier Tank - Leica EM GP2 Operating Manual

6.3

Cleaning and Upkeep

Keep the EM GP2 clean by ensuring the chamber's interior is free of dust and other
contaminants. To reduce contamination, it is recommended to use gloves when
handling in the interior of the chamber! Before cleaning, switch off and unplug the
EM GP2 from the mains power supply.
To clean inside the chamber, simply wipe with a wet cloth. Ethanol may also be
used. The glass door of the chamber can also be cleaned using commercially
available glass cleaners. Additionally, remove any accumulated dust from the
exhaust ventilators and protective nets.
6.3.1

Cleaning the Humidifier Tank

The water tank of the humidifier should be flushed out occasionally with 70%
ethanol. Simply fill the chamber with 90ml of 70% ethanol, leave it for 15 minutes,
drain, and rinse with distilled water.
If the EM GP2 is left unused for longer periods of time, detach and empty the
humidifier tank as described below and store it in a dry place. If detaching the tank
is not a viable option, add 10ml 70% ethanol to the tank and leave it until the next
usage, when it should be drained and rinsed with distilled water.
To disassemble the water tank for cleaning, remove the cover on the right side of
the chamber.
Operating Manual EM GP2
WARNING
Disconnect Power
Unplug the device from the
mains power supply before
cleaning!
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