Maintenance 131
Cleaning the analyzer and rack handler exterior panels
Materials required:
• Lint-free towel
• 10% solution of bleach (5% sodium
hypochlorite) and water
Time: 10 minutes
Analyzer mode: READY
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use universal precautions.
1. Put the analyzer and rack handler (if applicable) in Standby mode.
2. Turn off the 30-A power switch at the back of the system.
WARNING
Turn off the main power switch at the back of the analyzer, to avoid catching the
toweling in the cooling fans.
3. Close the analyzer cover.
4. Prepare a 10% solution of bleach and DI water.
5. Dampen lint-free towels with the solution and wipe the following exterior surfaces:
• top cover
• side panels
• front panel
• bear panel
6. Using deionized water, wipe the exteriors again.
7. Turn on the 30-A power switch at the back of the system.
8. Return the system to the Operating mode and the rack handler to the ON mode (if
applicable).