Bio-Rad Bio-Plex Pro™ Wash Stations - Manual (Page 28)

Basic Operation and Maintenance
28 Bio-Plex Pro and Bio-Plex Pro II Wash Stations
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!
Daily
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Prime the liquid system if necessary
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Perform Rinse Day with wash buffer, if the instrument is left to stand for a short
time (up to 2 hours). Use distilled water if you anticipate longer intervals
between uses
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Perform Rinse Night with distilled water at the end of a day of use
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If necessary (due to particles, soiling, etc.), prime the instrument several times
with distilled water
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If the instrument will be left to stand for a longer period of time (more than one
week), prime with distilled water and then prime without liquid
Weekly
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Perform Rinse Night with distilled water and soak the manifold overnight (leave
instrument on)
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Prime the instrument without liquid to empty the entire liquid system.
(Reconnect the lines and prime with distilled water unless not using the
instrument for an extended period)
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Check the filter(s) in the liquid bottle(s) for particles and rinse liquid filter(s) with
distilled water
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Clean the plate carrier guide bar with 70% ethanol