Luminex FLEXMAP 3D Hardware User Manual - Manual (Page 19)

Heat
The heater plate, used to warm the heater block of the XY platform, can be heated between
35°C and 60°C.
WARNING: The heater plate of the FLEXMAP 3D XY platform may be hot
and can cause personal injury if touched. Do not touch the
heater plate.
Decontamination Procedure
Occasions may arise when it becomes necessary to decontaminate the entire Luminex ®
FLEXMAP 3D ® instrument, for example, prior to shipping. If you must decontaminate the
instrument, sanitize the accessible surfaces and the internal fluidics system. This is
particularly important when biohazardous samples have been run.
WARNING: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling
parts that come into contact with potentially biohazardous
samples.
To decontaminate the FLEXMAP 3D instrument:
1. Remove all specimens and all FLEXMAP 3D reagents.
2. Use the software to run a sanitize command with the diluted (10% to 20%) household
bleach solution. Leave distilled water and household bleach solution diluted to 10% to
20% in water in the system.
3. Use the software to run two wash commands with distilled water.
4. Turn off the power switch and unplug the cord from the outlet.
5. Wash all exterior surfaces with a mild detergent followed by the diluted (10% to 20%)
household bleach solution.
6. Open the front doors of the system. Clean all accessible surfaces with mild detergent
followed by the diluted (10% to 20%) household bleach solution.
Installation of Instrument
Luminex handles the packing, shipping, unpacking, and installation of the Luminex ®
FLEXMAP 3D ® system. Luminex recommends that users and laboratory personnel do not
uninstall, move, or install the system.
For site preparation and facilities requirements, see the section titled Installation.
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