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Epoch 2 Instructions for Use 1771011 Revision A BioTek Instruments, Inc.
• Biohazard trash bags
• Safety glasses
• Surgical mask
Procedure
1. Eject the plate carrier and then turn off and unplug the instrument.
2. Prepare an aqueous solution of 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaClO). If the effects of
sodium hypochlorite are a concern, 70% isopropyl alcohol may be used.
3. Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with the cleaning solution. Wring out the cloth so that
liquid does not drip from it. Do not soak the cloth.
4. Wipe the plate carrier and all exposed surfaces of the instrument, including the inside
of the microplate carrier access door and, if equipped, the cuvette holder.
5. If the instrument is equipped with a touchscreen, place the moistened cloth on the
touchscreen and it let rest there for 15 minutes, then remove it.
6. Allow the instrument to dry for 20 minutes for thorough decontamination.
7. Moisten a cloth with deionized or distilled water and wipe all surfaces of the
instrument that have been cleaned with the solution. Do not soak the cloth.
8. Use a clean, dry lint-free cloth to dry all wet surfaces.
9. Discard the used gloves and cloths, using a biohazard trash bag and an approved
biohazard container.
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