UVP HB-500 Minidizer - Manual (Page 7)

HB-500 Minidizer Hybridization Oven 7
Service Procedures
Care and Cleaning
NOTE: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE UNIT FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING OR
DRYING THE UNIT!
The units are built to provide trouble-free operation for the life of the system. To ensure correct operation:
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Wipe any water from inside and outside the unit with a soft cloth or sponge.
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Use soap and water with a soft cloth or sponge to clean the unit.
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Do not allow chemicals to remain on unit surfaces.
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Never clean unit with abrasive pads or cleaners.
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Never clean unit with acetone or chloroform.
Bottle Care
UVP’s hybridization bottles are made of thick walled borosilicate glass which helps protect users from
radiation and has excellent long-term reliability.
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It is important to check the bottles regularly for chips, stress fractures and cracks. If this occurs, the
bottle must be replaced.
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Ensure bottles are stored either in a suitable rack or with caps replaced in between experiments.
This will protect the bottle and sealing area.
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Replace O-rings/PTFE seals when worn or leaky; replace O-rings or PTFE seals every six months.
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Wear protective gloves to protect your hands in the event of an accidental breakage.
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Never over tighten caps on the bottles. Hand tightening is sufficient.
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If the cap is difficult to unscrew, NEVER ATTEMPT to force the bottle cap open. Allow the bottle to
cool and retry. If the cap remains stuck, discard the bottle.
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The bottles should not be used at temperatures above 70°C.
Decontamination
Bottles and Caps*
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Soak items in a diluted detergent solution overnight.
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Remove from detergent and rinse items with distilled water.
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If items are still contaminated, gently scrub with an abrasive cloth or brush. If necessary, continue
to soak items in the detergent solution for a longer period of time.
Oven Chamber*
The oven chamber and drip tray may be decontaminated by wiping clean with a decontaminating agent,
then repeating with distilled water.
*NOTE: These decontamination methods may not remove all contaminants. Refer to Federal, State and
local guidelines and biological protocols to ensure decontamination.
NOTE: If any unit requires service, a Returned Goods Authorization number (RGA) must be obtained from
UVP’s Customer Service department prior to returning any item to UVP. If radioactive or biological
hazardous materials have been present within the unit, radioactive decontamination and biological cleanup
as per current Federal, State, and local guidelines and biological protocols must be performed BEFORE
returning the unit.