NOVA BIOMEDICAL BIOPROFILE FLEX2 - Cleaning FLEX2 + ESM Surfaces

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5 Maintenance
5. Maintenance
To perform a Long-Term Shutdown and ESM Flow Path Purge:
1. Remove the ESM Reagent Cartridge from the pack bay, while keeping all other
ow components installed.
2. Install the 6-port Flush Fixture into the reagent pack bay. Make sure that the
needle tments at the rear of the xture engage with the needle shrouds in the
back of the pack bay.
3. Locate the length of tubing labeled “W” (Waste) on the xture and place the end
of this waste tubing into an empty waste collection beaker.
4. Gather all the remaining lengths of tubing on the xture and place them into a
beaker containing at least 250 mL of DI H2O. Make sure the ends of each line of
tubing are submerged.
5. Select the ESM Long-Term Shutdown button and then select Start to begin the
Flow Path Flush sequence.
6. The ESM will drain all residual reagent from its tubing and will ush the owpath
with the DI water for several minutes.
7. When the sequence is complete, remove each piece of ush xture tubing from
the DI water beaker; leave the “W” tubing in the waste collection beaker.
8. Select Start again to purge the residual DI H2O from the ow path and ush it
with air.
9. When the second sequence is complete, remove the ush xture and power down
the ESM using the rear power switch.
NOTE: The Long-Term Shutdown procedure for the ESM can be run at the same time
as the Long-Term Shutdown procedure for the FLEX2, but the ESM Shutdown
Procedure must be started rst.
5.1.6 Cleaning FLEX2 + ESM Surfaces
Nova Biomedical Corporation recommends using 70% Reagent Alcohol (V/V) or
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) for cleaning the various FLEX2 + ESM surfaces or components
when required. Use a lint-free cloth or Kimwipe® lightly dampened with the cleaning
reagent to wipe down surfaces. Never spray or pour reagent directly onto or into the
analyzer or ESM. Once wiped down, all residual uid should be dried with a lint-free
cloth or Kimwipe®.
WARNING: Vapor from other cleaning reagents used within the lab may be corrosive to
the BioProle FLEX2 + ESM and could result in damage to the system. Use
caution and protect the system, as needed, when using reagents that produce
toxic vapors.