142 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Maintenance of the Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer instrument
Overview
Overview
The 2100 Bioanalyzer instrument should be kept clean. Cleaning should be
done with a damp lint-free cloth. Do not use an excessively damp cloth
allowing liquid to drip into the 2100 Bioanalyzer instrument. The following
table gives an overview on the different 2100 Bioanalyzer instrument
maintenance procedures:
Pathogenic, toxic, or radioactive samples
Handling and use of pathogenic, toxic, or radioactive samples and of genetically
modified organisms holds risks for health and environment.
➔ Ensure that all necessary safety regulations, guidelines, precautions and practices
are adhered to accordingly.
➔ Consult the laboratory safety officer for advise on the level of containment required
for the application, and proper decontamination or sterilization procedures to
follow if fluids escape from containers.
Procedure Time Interval Or if...
“Cleaning the Lens” on page 143 latest every 3 months ...lens is contaminated with liquid spill or
noticeably dirty
“Changing the Fuses” on page 144 n/a ...status indicator is off and the cooling fan is not
running