System Maintenance
126 NovoCyte Quanteon Flow Cytometer Operator's Guide
Figure 104. Debubble Function in NovoExpress
Clean the External Surface of the Instrument
Keep the external surface of the instrument clean using the following method.
1 Turn off the power of the instrument and unplug the power cord.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, make sure to power off the instrument
and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
2 Gently wipe the surface of the instrument with a clean soft cloth soaked with
NovoRinse solution (1X).
3 Wipe the surface again using a clean soft cloth.
4 Reconnect the power cord of the instrument.
The surface of the instrument may be contaminated by biological samples
which may be biohazardous. Ensure to wear appropriate personal
protective equipment (e.g. gloves, clothing, and eyewear) when cleaning
the surface.
Do not use isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or ethanol to clean the instrument
surface.
Decontamination
The decontamination procedure can be used either after a known contamination
has occurred, or as a preventative maintenance procedure to minimize or prevent
the occurrence of contamination in the fluidics system.
A Decontamination Kit is required to run this procedure. Please consult with Agilent
local representative for ordering information for your product.
The Decontamination function is only available when Decontaminate Instrument
privilege is enabled. Refer to NovoExpress Software Guide for instructions to enable
this privilege.
1 Click Instrument > Fluidics Maintenance > Decontamination from the
NovoExpress software.