Panther System
®
Operator’s Manual
AW-17791-001 Rev. 002 (EN)
198
Maintenance
Preparing Sodium Hypochlorite Solution
Corrosive Warning—Take precautions when working with sodium
hypochlorite solutions. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and mucous
membranes. Wash affected area with water if contact with this fluid
occurs. Follow laboratory procedures for working with sodium
hypochlorite solutions. Do not autoclave the NaOCl Bottle.
Prepare 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution once a week, if necessary.
To prepare 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution:
1. Calculate the volumes of the starting sodium hypochlorite solution and DI water
needed for the desired volume of 2.5%–3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution according
to equation below.
Concentration of
Starting Sodium
Hypochlorite
Solution
x
Volume of
Starting
Sodium
Hypochlorite
Solution
=
Concentration
of Final
Sodium
Hypochlorite
Solution
x
Volume of
Final
Sodium
Hypochlorite
Solution
2. Pour the calculated volume of concentrated sodium hypochlorite solution into an
appropriate final container that is labeled following laboratory procedures.
3. Pour DI water into the same container to bring the solution to the final volume.
Use this solution for applications specified in the Recommended Cleaning Agents
table (see Recommended Cleaning Agents on page 195).
Preparing Bleach Enhancer Solution
If applicable, when using prepared Bleach Enhancer solution, refer to the Bleach
Enhancer for Cleaning package insert for preparation and storage instructions.
Laboratory Check and Cleaning
Perform preparatory cleaning and environmental checks every 24 hours during routine
operation.
Verify that the following environmental specifications are met before initiating testing.
Laboratory Specification Low Range High Range
Temperature (°C) 15 °C 30 °C
Relative Humidity (%) 20% 85%
Table 91. Environmental Specifications