Shellab BACTRONEZ - Manual (Page 53)

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USER MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
Warning : Disconnect the power cord from the wall power supply prior to cleaning or disinfecting the
BACTRON.
Avertissement : Avant d'effectuer toute entretien de cet appareil, débrancher le cordon secteur de la
source d'alimentation.
If a hazardous material/substance has spilled in the BACTRONEZ , immediately initiate your site’s
Hazardous Material Spill Containment protocol. Contact your local Site Safety Officer and follow
instructions per the site policy and procedures.
Periodic cleaning and the disinfection are required to prevent microbiological contamination.
Warning : Never clean or disinfect the BACTRONEZ with alcohol or flammable cleaners.
Avertissement: Ne jamais nettoyer l'appareil à l'alcool ou avec des nettoyants inflammables.
Note: Do not use spray cleaners or disinfectants that might leak through openings and cracks and
get on electrical components, or that contain solvents that will harm coatings. Do not use
chlorine-based bleaches or abrasives; these will damage the interior surfaces.
C LEANING
Note: The BACTRONEZ ’s chamber and incubator should be cleaned and disinfected prior to first
use.
1. Remove all items (shelves, racks, and any additional items) from the incubator(s).
2. Clean the workstation ’s interior with a mild soap and water solution, including all corners.
3. Clean all removable accessories including arm port doors, gaskets, and sleeve assemblies
with a mild soap and water solution.
4. Rinse with distilled water and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Do not use deionized water. See
the Distilled and Deionized Water paragraph in the Operation section.
5. Take special care when cleaning around the pass box door alarm sensors and chamber
power outlets to prevent damage.
6. Do not use chloride-based cleaners except Zephiran benzalkonium chloride solution.
Other types may have adverse effects on microbiological samples.
7. Wipe down the interior surfaces with Zephiran. Do not wipe up, allow the Zephiran to
evaporate.