User manual

Maintaining the VITEK

2 Instrument Cleaning the Drip Pan

VITEK

2 Instrument User Manual 7-29

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Figure 7-25: Vacuum Seal

1) Using a solution of disinfectant and warm water, wipe off any dust or dirt

from the surface of the base pan.

Particular attention should be paid to the area beneath the Dispenser/

Pipettor Station, where drips or spills may have occurred.

Note: To disinfect a contaminated surface, use the 10% bleach solution and allow it

to remain in contact with the contaminated surface for five minutes.

2) Using plain water, wipe the same surfaces again to remove any

disinfectant residue.

3) Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 to clean the vacuum seal and the interior

surface of the vacuum chamber.

Note: The remaining cleaning procedures in this section do not require that the

instrument be shut down. You can now turn the instrument back on. See

Turning the Instrument On on page 7-31.

Cleaning the Drip Pan

Note: This procedure should be performed monthly, or as conditions require.

BIOHAZARD WARNING

All organism suspensions should be considered as potentially

infectious. Qualified laboratory personnel should use

acceptable procedures for biohazardous material.