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Maintaining Your Instrument
Decontaminating the Instrument
288 NanoDrop One User Guide Thermo Scientific
Supplies needed
• lint-free laboratory wipes
•deionized water (DIH
2
O)
• 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution (1:10 dilution of commercial bleach, freshly
prepared)
•pipettor
NOTICE
• Do not use hydrofluoric acid (HF) on the pedestals. Fluoride ions will permanently
damage the quartz fiber optic cables.
• To prevent damage from spills, keep containers of liquids away from the instrument.
• Do not use a squirt or spray bottle on or near the instrument as liquids will flow into
the instrument and may cause permanent damage.
• Do not attempt to remove the diaphragm around the lower pedestal as it is
permanently affixed to the instrument.
• Do not allow HCl, alcohol, bleach, acetone or any other solvent to remain on the
diaphragm for more than one minute or it may loosen the seals. If the diaphragm
becomes loose, contact us.
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