Maintenance; Decontamination Of The Macsquant® Tyto® Cell Sorter - Miltenyi Biotec MACSQuant Tyto Manual Del Usuario

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Maintenance

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carried out only by trained experts authorized by Miltenyi Biotec. An improperly serviced instrument may lead
to severe personal injury or death by exposure to mechanical hazards, hazardous optical radiation, and the risk
of electric shock. Decontaminate the instrument to remove any hazardous material prior to service. Unplug the
power cable before cleaning the instrument. Do not allow fluids or objects to enter the interior of the
instrument. Always wear protective gloves and eyewear in order to protect against potential biohazard
exposure. Dispose of contaminated tissues and swabs according to their biological security level.
4.1 Decontamination of the MACSQuant® Tyto® Cell Sorter
Use the appropriate disinfectants for potential pathogens only. Use tissues or swabs to decontaminate surfaces.
Decontaminate the surface of the instrument after contact with biohazardous samples. Decontaminate the
surface of the cooling chamber of the instrument after contact with biohazardous samples. Disinfectants that
will not damage the surface of the cooling chamber are:
Quart. Ammonium complexes - undiluted
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70% Isopropanol
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10% Aldehyde
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6% Phenol
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2% Amphotenside
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3% Aldehyde
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4% Peroxide
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5% Chlorine
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70% Ethanol
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3% Descogen
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If the glass cover of the objectives requires cleaning, contact your local Miltenyi Biotec representative or Miltenyi
Biotec Technical Support.
Important safety Information . Do not service the equipment yourself. Service shall be
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