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BT37 MarkII: Service Manual MA200606 1.0.0
Cleaning and disinfecting the chamber
10 Cleaning and disinfecting the chamber
Warning
Switch off the BT37 and disconnect the mains supply before cleaning. See
Switching off .
Always allow the unit to dry fully before reconnecting the mains supply.
Note that disinfectants are potentially hazardous to health. Ensure that you obtain a
material safety data sheet (MSDS) before use and follow the instructions contained
therein.
Caution
The person responsible for the equipment must ensure that:
o the unit is decontaminated if hazardous material is split onto or into the
equipment.
o only cleaning and disinfecting materials compatible with the equipment are used.
Incompatible materials may cause a hazard by reacting with the equipment or
materials contained within.
o if there is any doubt about the compatibility of a cleaning or disinfection agent,
please contact Planer Limited or your distributor.
Cleaning
1. Remove gross spills by wiping with a disposable wipe. Discard used wipe safely.
2. Spray the surface with sterile water.
3. Allow to soak for 2 minutes at room temperature to soften any material that has dried
on the surface.
4. Remove the water with a clean lint-free cloth (gauze). Use cotton buds or swabs
where necessary to ensure contact is made with all grooves and corners of the
surface plate.
5. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4, three more times.
6. Visually inspect the surface to ensure that all visible soil has been removed.
Disinfection
1. Prior to disinfection, the incubator chamber must first be cleaned by following the
cleaning procedure above.
2. Spray the surface with isopropyl alcohol at 70% v/v dilution.
3. Allow to soak for 15 minutes at room temperature.
4. Remove the disinfectant with a clean non-linting cloth (gauze). Use cotton buds or
swabs where necessary to ensure contact is made with all grooves and corners of
the surface plate.
5. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 one more time.
6. Wipe the surface over with sterile water and a clean non-lint cloth to remove any
residual fluids. Use cotton buds or swabs where necessary to ensure contact is
made with all grooves and corners of the surface plate.
7. Leave the unit to dry until all residual cleaning fluids have evaporated.
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