System Maintenance
Chapter 14
You can sterilize the MANTIS chips if your application requires aseptic handling, if you are
concerned about biological growth or cross-contamination when using the same chip for
different reagents, or if you are planning to leave the chips unused for a few days or more.
f your reagent is likely to precipitate, you should consider running a wash cycle
immediately following the dispense and prior to the sanitization, to avoid clogging.
The acceptable sterilization reagents in order of preference is:
1. 70% ethanol
2. 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (10% commercial chlorine-based bleach)
3. 0.1 M NaOH
4. Detergent-based cleaners, such as Lysol and Microsol.
To Sterilize the MANTIS Chip(s):
1. Empty wash station 1 and wash station 2. Fill wash station 1 with water and fill
wash station 2 with one of the approved sanitizing solutions.
Sterilizing MANTIS Chips
Important: Sterilization may involve using harsh chemicals. Please use proper safety
equipment at all times when operating the MANTIS. FORMULATRIX is not responsible for
personal injuries incurred due to a lack of or improper use of personal protection equipment.
If you would like to use a different sanitizing reagent, please consult the chemical
compatibility chart and/or contact support@formulatrix.com. Using incompatible reagents
can damage the MANTIS and void the product warranty. FORMULATRIX is not responsible
in whole or in part for any damages caused by failure to comply with the procedures
outlined in this document.
Important: To avoid ruining your sample, you need to completely remove the
sterilizing/cleaning agents before you use the chips.
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