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April 2021 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 13-3
Disinfecting Instructions
All surfaces can be disinfected with bleach using a mixture of 1 cup of bleach per gallon of
water. Wipe all surfaces using a non-abrasive cloth lightly dampened with the bleach mixture.
After disinfecting, wipe dry with a soft, non-abrasive cloth.
All surfaces can also be wiped with soft cloth lightly dampened with alcohol, such as an
alcohol prep pad. After wiping, the surface can be left to air dry.
Liner
Remove the Liner from the Well Counter and disinfect as directed above.
Replace the Liner in the Well Counter.
CAUTION: Never use the CAPRAC
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are inexpensive and easy to replace. A contaminated Well Counter is a
Printer
If a printer was included with the system, refer to the printer owner’s manual for
proper cleaning procedures.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
The following preventative maintenance should be performed at the specified intervals.
General cleaning is at the discretion of the user (see Cleaning Instructions above). It is
recommended to periodically perform the Quality Assurance Tests as described in
CHAPTER 8: ACCEPTANCE & QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTS.
Tests must be performed in an environment where the temperature is stable within a range
of +50°F to +85°F (+10°C to +30°C) and the maximum relative humidity is 90% non-
condensing. The unit should be powered-up for at least one-half hour prior to performing any
measurements. No other precautions need to be observed.
CAUTION: If these environmental requirements are not followed, the instrument may
display erroneous readings.
The Quality Assurance Tests should be immediately performed if:
• The equipment has been subjected to extreme physical stress,
• Liquids enter the Well Counter, or
• The Well Counter cable shows signs of damage