Dialab GmbH
Operator's Manual DIAcheck series Rev-4 Page 17
1.5.4 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Carry out only the measures listed in this operator’s manual for maintenance,
repair and replacement. Improper manipulation of the device will void the
manufacturer's liability obligations and may make service calls necessary,
including payments which are not covered by warranty. Only the authorized
Customer Service may carry out servicing
. Only original replacement parts
may be used. Before doing any servicing on the instrument,
it is very
important to thoroughly disinfect all possibly contaminated parts.
Cleaning and decontamination
Before the instrument is removed from the laboratory for disposal or
servicing, it must be decontaminated. The procedure is described in chapter
“
Cleaning and maintenance” and should be performed by authorised well-
trained personnel only, observing all necessary safety precautions
Cleaning certificate required!
Instruments to be returned have to be accompanied by a decontamination
certificate issued
by the responsible laboratory manager. If a
decontamination certificate is not supplied, the returning laboratory will be
responsible for charges resulting from non-a
cceptance of the instrument by
the service centre, or from authority’s interventions.
Regard all surfaces and materials which might be in contact with plasma or
other biological liquid as potentially contaminated with infectious material.
Avoid any direct contact with decontaminants or disinfections.