User manual

7-32 VITEK

2 Instrument User Manual

510731-10EN1

Cleaning the SCS Maintaining the VITEK

2 Instrument

Cleaning the SCS

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

The SCS base unit, keypad, display, and bar code scanner (except the clear

lens) are designed to withstand any of the following cleaning solutions when

applied first to a cleaning cloth and then to the SCS:

• 10% bleach solution

• Phenolic cleaning solution

To clean the SCS:

1) Remove the cassette if one is on the SCS base unit.

2) Push the power switch on the SCS to the off position.

3) Remove the SCS AC power cord from its outlet.

4) Note the metal contacts (1, Figure 7-27), and take care only to wipe them

gently in an up and down motion.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the metal contacts on the SCS

base unit, make sure that you wipe them GENTLY in an up and

down motion, rather than side to side.

Figure 7-27: SCS Base Unit Metal Contacts

BIOHAZARD WARNING

All organism suspensions should be considered as potentially

infectious. Qualified laboratory personnel should use

acceptable procedures for biohazardous material.