44 | Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance
Overview
A general Preventive Maintenance (PM) regimen for the Epoch includes periodically
cleaning all exposed surfaces and decontaminating the instrument before storage or
shipment. This chapter includes instructions for the following:
• Routine Cleaning Procedure, page 45
• Decontamination, page 46
Required Materials
• Mild detergent
• Deionized or distilled water
• Clean, lint-free cotton cloths
• Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO, or bleach) (decontamination only)
• Safety glasses
• Surgical mask
• Protective gloves
• Lab coat
• Biohazard trash bags
• 125-mL beakers
• Cotton swabs or paper towels
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