Cleaning the Vertical Pipetting Station

About this topic

This topic provides guidelines for periodic routine cleaning of the Vertical Pipetting Station to remove dust, grime, or chemical deposits on the exterior.

For details on cleaning up between protocols, see Cleaning up after a run.

Procedure

 

 

About this topic

This topic provides guidelines for periodic routine cleaning of the Vertical Pipetting Station to remove dust, grime, or chemical deposits on the exterior.

Procedure

 

WARNING To prevent potential injury, always shut down the device before performing any maintenance procedure.

 

CAUTION Use only the recommended cleaning materials. Using other cleaning solutions and materials can cause damage to the device. Do not use abrasive, corrosive cleaning agents. Do not use metal brushes.

To clean the Vertical Pipetting Station:

1	Shut down the Vertical Pipetting Station.

2	Disconnect the power cable and communication cable.

3	Use standard laboratory wipes and a mild detergent or isopropyl alcohol to clean the painted white surfaces and the aluminum surfaces.

 

 

 

 

WARNING  Disconnect the power and communication cables before cleaning.

 

CAUTION Do not use harsh abrasives, corrosive cleaning agents, or metal brushes to clean any Vertical Pipetting Station component or accessory.

To clean the Vertical Pipetting Station:

1	Shut down the Vertical Pipetting Station.

2	Disconnect the power cord and communication cord.

3	Use standard laboratory wipes and a mild detergent or ethanol to clean the painted white surfaces and the aluminum surfaces.

Related topics

 

For information about...	See...
Safety guidelines	Safety guidelines
Shutting down the Vertical Pipetting Station	Shutting down the Vertical Pipetting Station
Cleaning between protocol runs	Cleaning up after a run
Moving the pipette head	Moving the pipette head manually
Removing the pipette head	Changing the pipette head
Maintaining the Vertical Pipetting Station	Routine maintenance
Reporting a problem	Reporting problems