Luminex FLEXMAP 3D User Manual - Manual (Page 37)

To ensure accurate test results, properly clean and maintain the Luminex ® FLEXMAP 3D ®
system. Read and follow all instructions in this section. Perform adequate maintenance and
cleaning to avoid inaccurate results and potential hazards. To facilitate your maintenance
process, print out and use the maintenance logs found in the Maintenance Log section.
General Maintenance Precautions
Observe the following general maintenance precautions, which were explained in more detail
in the previous chapters:
Personnel who use, maintain, or clean the Luminex ® FLEXMAP 3D ® instrument
should be trained in standard laboratory safety practices and should follow
those practices when handling the instrument.
Samples and waste fluid can contain biohazardous material. Where exposure
to biohazardous material, including in an aerosol form, exists, follow
appropriate biosafety procedures, use personal protective equipment, and use
ventilation devices.
Do not remove the cover of the FLEXMAP 3D ® instrument under any
circumstances.
Avoid contact with moving parts. Disconnect the instrument from the power
source when the procedure instructs you to do so.
Daily Maintenance
NOTE: Most of the daily maintenance tasks for the Luminex ® FLEXMAP 3D ®
system, including system initialization, warmup, and shutdown, can
be performed using available software commands. For details about
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Cleaning
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