128 | Chapter 5: Maintenance and Decontamination
BioTek Instruments, Inc.
Maintenance
A daily maintenance schedule is the best way to ensure accurate performance and a long
life for your instrument. Frequent cleaning of the microplate carrier and all exposed
surfaces of the instrument will help to reduce the amount of particulates or dust that can
cause erroneous readings.
Routine Cleaning Procedure
Warning! Internal Voltage. Always turn off and
disconnect the reader from the power supply for all cleaning
operations.
Do not immerse the instrument, spray it with liquid, or use a
“wet” cloth. Do not allow the cleaning solution to run into the
interior of the instrument. If this happens, contact the BioTek
Service Department.
Do not soak the keypad—this will cause damage. Moisten a
clean cloth with deionized or distilled water and wipe the
keypad. Dry immediately with a clean, dry cloth.
Do not apply lubricants to the microplate carrier or carrier
track. Lubrication on the carrier mechanism or components in
the carrier compartment will attract dust and other particles,
which may obstruct the carrier path and cause the instrument
to produce an error.
Purpose
Exposed surfaces may be cleaned (not decontaminated) with a cloth moistened (not
soaked) with water or water and a mild detergent.
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