Bio-Rad Bio-Plex Pro™ Wash Stations - Manual (Page 66)

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66 Bio-Plex Pro and Bio-Plex Pro II Wash Stations
Cleaning the Manifold
The manifold can be cleaned using:
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The supplied cleaning needles (accessory box). The small cleaning needle is for
the dispensing needles, and the large cleaning needle is for the aspirating
needles. Carefully push the cleaning needles into the aspirating and dispensing
needles. Rinse the manifold block with distilled water to ensure that all particles
have been removed.
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A gentle ultrasonic bath of warm distilled water for 15 minutes
(max. five times, manifold must be removed from the instrument).
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Autoclaving (max. 130°C, max. five times, manifold must be removed from the
instrument.)
Do not autoclave manifolds with the Process Control option!
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Reinstall the manifold if necessary (see page 66).
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After the manifold has been cleaned, switch the instrument on and perform the
priming procedure using distilled water.
Cleaning Waste Bottles
Before cleaning the waste bottles, empty the bottles according to local disposal
regulations.
The bottles must be cleaned regularly depending on the applications, using a mild
detergent.
WARNING
When handling waste bottles, it is advisable to adhere to applicable
safety precautions (including wearing powder-free gloves, safety
glasses, and protective clothing) to avoid potential infectious disease
contamination.