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Instructions for Use, V 1.5 RevD – 03/2013
7.2.2 Periodic cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the reagent containers
• Emptyandcleanthereagentcontainers.
Using a bottle brush and a laboratory detergent in warm water.
7. Cleaning and maintenance
Never clean reagent containers in an automatic dishwasher.
The reagent containers are NOT dishwasher-proof!
The reagent containers must be properly engaged in the home po-
sition in the connection manifolds at the rear inner wall of the re-
agent module. Failure to correctly plug reagent containers into the
manifold will cause an interruption to the processing run and may
result in spilling of reagents.
• Whilethereagentbottlesareoutsideofthereagentcabinet,wipethe
stainless steel inner walls of the reagent cabinet with a damp cloth
moistened with a mild detergent.
Additional cleaning and maintenance tasks to be carried out periodically
are listed in the table on the following pages.
• Refillandreconnectthebottlesoncecleaned.
Make sure the bottle lids are tight and the bottles are properly seated in
their home position at the rear of the reagent module.