ChemoMetec NC-3000 - Manual (Page 37)

7 Maintenance of NucleoCounter
®
NC-3000
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7 Maintenance of NucleoCounter
®
NC-3000
™
7.1 Cleaning
7.1.1 Instrument enclosure.
Depending on the environment in which the NucleoCounter
®
NC- 3000™ is operated,
it is suggested that regular cleaning of the enclosure is carried out. W hen cleaning
the enclosure it is recommended to use a soft moist cloth and gently wipe the
surface. Any contamination, which does not come off immediately, should be rubbed
gently with a cloth wetted with mild detergent. Never use organic solvents or
aggressive detergents to clean the exterior of the NucleoCounter
®
NC- 3000™ as
this might damage the surface. Cleaning of the enclosure on a daily basis can be
performed by using a mild det ergent.
7.1.2 Sample tray
When cleaning the sample tray, great care must be taken against introducing any
liquid or dust into the NucleoCounter
®
NC-3000 ™. Any liquid that enters the interior
of the NucleoCounter
®
NC- 3000™ can damage the optical parts and thus
compromise the quality of the analyses.
The black surface of the sample tray is anodized aluminum and can therefore be
wiped off with a clean, dry and dust free cloth that reduces fiber contamination of
the sample tray.
The sample tray and the optical parts inside the NucleoCounter
®
NC- 3000™ should
be properly protected against dust and other contaminants. Therefore, great care
must be taken to ensure that the sample tray is inserted when the instrument is not
in use. If the black surface of the sample tray becomes contaminated it should
immediately be cleaned with a clean, dry and dust free cloth.
7.1.3 Removal of dust particles
Two optical windows are placed in the sample tray. Please ensure that these are
kept clean at all times. In case cleaning of a window is needed then refer to the
Cleaning kit NucleoCounter
®
and follow the instructions here (ChemoMetec Part no:
911-0013).