Eppendorf Temperature Verification System - Manual (Page 33)

Temperature Verification System USB – Single-channel — Operating manual
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8 Maintenance
8 Maintenance
8.1 Servicing the Measuring device
A description of the measuring device service can be found in the Measuring device operating
manual.
8.2 Servicing the Temperature sensor
The Temperature sensor does not require regular servicing.
Follow these steps to remove contamination on the Temperature sensor:
1. Switch off the Measuring device.
2. Clean the Temperature sensor with a mild soap solution or lint-free cloth.
3. Thoroughly rinse it using distilled water.
8.3 Removing oil from the thermoblock
1. Switch off the device.
2. Let the thermoblock cool off.
3. Remove oil from the bores.
Use a pipette to do so.
4. Rinse out the bores 4 times using 20 μL alcohol.
5. Remove oil on the thermoblock
For this, use a towel that has been moistened with alcohol.
80% ethanol is recommended as cleaning agent.
8.4 Disinfection/Decontamination
Auxiliary aids
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Lint-free cloth
•
Disinfectant
Hint!
Do not use organic solvents such as phenol, chloroform or acetone.
NOTICE!
NOTICE! Damage from UV and other high-energy radiation.
 Do not use UV, beta, gamma, or any other high-energy radiation for
disinfecting.
 Avoid storage in areas with strong UV radiation
NOTICE!
NOTICE! Damage to the device due to autoclaving.
 Do not autoclave any of the Temperature Verification System USB –
Single-channel assemblies.