Invitrogen EVOS M5000 - Objective Lens Care; Stage Care; Decontamination Procedures

Objective lens care
Clean each objective periodically or when necessary with an optical-grade swab and a pre-moistened
lens wipe (or lens paper moistened with lens cleaning solution). To avoid scratching the soft lens
coatings, use only optical-grade cleaning materials and do not rub the lens.
Note: To protect all optical components of the instrument, use the dust cover when the instrument is
not in use.
Stage care
•
Clean the X-Y stage as needed with paper towels or Kimwipes
™
tissues dampened with 70%
ethanol.
•
When moving the EVOS
™
M5000 Imaging System, be sure to lock the X-Y stage using the Shipping
Restraint as shown in “Remove shipping restraints” on page18 to prevent the stage from sliding.
Decontamination procedures
In case hazardous material is spilt onto or into the components of the EVOS
™
M5000 Imaging System,
follow the decontamination procedure as described below.
1.
Turn power OFF.
2.
Clean the LCD display.
a.
Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe o any dust from the screen.
b.
Clean the LCD display with a non-alcohol based cleaner made for flat-panel displays.
IMPORTANT! Do not spray cleaning
fluid directly onto the screen, as it may drip into the display.
3.
Lightly wipe working surfaces of the EVOS
™
M5000 Imaging System (stage top, objective turret,
housing, etc.) with paper t
owels or Kimwipes
™
tissues dampened with 70% ethanol or 4,000ppm
hydrogen peroxide (H
2
O
2
).
IMPORTANT! Do not allow decontamination solution to get into lubricated areas, such as the
stage roller bearings, or any points of rotation such as stage motors, condenser wheel, etc.
Do not soak any surface in decontamination solution.
NEVER spray liquid anywhere on the EVOS
™
M5000 Imaging System.
Always wipe surfaces with dampened paper towels instead.
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