8. Maintenance and Cleaning
2022-01
HYDROFLEX PLUS No. 30199906 Rev. No. 1.1
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8.5
Preventive Maintenance Plan
WARNING
ALL PARTS OF THE INSTRUMENT THAT COME INTO CONTACT
WITH POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIAL MUST BE TREATED AS
POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS AREAS.
IT IS ADVISABLE TO ADHERE TO APPLICABLE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS, (INCLUDING THE WEARING OF POWDER-FREE
GLOVES, SAFETY GLASSES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING) TO
AVOID POTENTIAL INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTAMINATION WHEN
PERFORMING CLEANING PROCEDURES AND ALSO WHEN MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE INSTRUMENT.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION!
PRIOR TO CLEANING THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE INSTRUMENT
AND THE DISPLAY, SWITCH OFF THE INSTRUMENT AND
DISCONNECT IT FROM THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY!
8.5.1
Daily
1. Prime the liquid system if necessary.
2. Perform Rinse Day with distilled water or wash buffer if the instrument is left to
stand for a short time (up to 2 hours).
3. Perform Rinse Night only with distilled water if the instrument is left to stand
overnight.
4. If necessary (due to particles, soiling, etc.), prime the instrument several times
with distilled water.
5. If the instrument will be left to stand for a longer period of time (more than one
day), prime with distilled water and then prime without liquid.
8.5.2
Weekly
1. Perform Rinse Night with distilled water.
2. Prime the instrument without liquid to empty the entire liquid system.
3. Check the filter(s) in the liquid bottle(s) for particles and rinse liquid filter(s)
with distilled water.
4. Clean the plate carrier guide bar with 70% ethanol.
