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9 Cleaning and Maintenance
The VerifyNow Instrument does not require frequent maintenance by the user.
However, it is important to perform light cleaning and simple maintenance on a
routine basis in order to maintain the reliability of the VerifyNow instrument. Table 9-
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Table 9-1 Recommended Instrument Cleaning Schedule
Inspection / Maintenance
Bi-weekly
(every other week)
Monthly
Annually
Use the cleaning device (see Section 9.1) X
Clean exterior surfaces (see Section 9.2) X
Replace the fan filter (see Section 9.3) X
The recommended cleaning schedule should be used as a general guideline.
Consider adjusting the schedule based on the environmental conditions in the room.
9.1 Use the Cleaning Device
Depending on the room conditions, small amounts of dust and debris may build up
on the pneumatic port connection of the instrument. A single use, disposable
cleaning device is provided to remove this debris. It consists of a clear plastic
component with an adhesive strip. Use the cleaning device to remove debris from a
pneumatic port connection inside the assay device port according to the following
procedure:
CAUTION: Excessive use of cleaning devices can damage the
instrument. Cleaning more often than once a week is not recommended,
unless prompted at the display screen.
Materials
• Cleaning device (Accumetrics Catalog No. 85062, 10/pack)
Procedure
1.
Locate the cleaning device pack. Cleaning devices come individually packed in a
clear plastic bag with a brightly colored label (Figure 9-1).
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