Cleaning The Display; Cleaning Spills; Cleaning The Air Filter - Abaxis VETSCAN VS2 Manual Del Usuario

10.1.2 Cleaning the Display

Clean the analyzer's screen periodically using a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with a glass-cleaning
fluid or window cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use any cleaner containing alcohol. Do not spray cleaner directly onto the
display — dampen the cloth instead.

10.2 Cleaning Spills

Observe universal precautions
bleach plus 9 parts water) to clean spills, following the standard cleaning guidelines in
Analyzer" on page 10-1.

10.3 Cleaning the Air Filter

Clean the air filter in the back of the analyzer at least monthly, or as needed to ensure proper ventilation
and temperature control of the instrument. Check the filter frequently if the analyzer is in an environ-
ment with excessive dust or animal hair.
Note: For replacement filters, contact Abaxis Customer Service (1-800-822-2947, during regu-
lar business hours).
1. Turn the analyzer off by pressing and holding the
Power button.
2. Remove the power cord and filter cover from the
back of the analyzer.
3. Remove the filter.
4. Wash the filter with warm water to remove dust,
animal hair, and any other debris.
5. Dry the filter and place it back into the analyzer.
CAUTION: Make sure the filter is completely dry before replacing it.
1. National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (now Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute). 1992. Physi-
cian's office lab oratory guidelines, 2nd ed; tentative guideline. NCCLS document POL1-T2 (ISBN 1-56238-159-8).
Villanova, PA: NCCLS; pp. A27–A28.
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when cleaning spills on the analyzer. Use a 10% bleach solution (1 part
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