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How do I Clean and Disinfect my HunterLab Instrument?

Following the best practice procedures for cleaning your HunterLab instrument is important in order to avoid damage and to ensure proper hygiene between users.

We recommend using the stylus pen that is included in the standards box for instruments that include touch screens. You may order additional stylus pens directly from HunterLab (part number A13-1017-504), or you may obtain your own.

What you will need:

  • Non-Abrasive Lint free paper towels

  • 60-70 % isopropyl alcohol. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL GREATER THAN 70%

  • Alternatively, single use alcohol based sanitary wipes can be used. DO NOT USE BLEACH or ALCOHOL GEL products to avoid damaging the touchscreen.

 

Cleaning Instructions:

  • Wash your hands with water and soap for 20 seconds and then dry with a towel. Wear a face mask and protective gloves to prevent contamination.

  • Save and close all open jobs that you wish to retain and then power off the instrument.

  • Dampen a paper towel with the isopropyl alcohol. Wring out any excess liquid to avoid getting liquid inside the sensor.

  • Wipe down the outside of the sensor case.

  • Repeat the alcohol cleaning of the touch screen (if applicable) and stylus pens with a new towel.

  • Repeat the alcohol any other accessories that were used since the last cleaning cycle.

  • Dispose of all towels or wipes in the proper waste container.

  • When cleaning the standards, follow the specific instructions in the user manual for that instrument. Follow these instructions.

  • For PermaFlect white tiles, the following instructions apply:

    • The White Standard is an optical coating and should be handled in much the same way as other optical surfaces. Although the material is very durable, care should be taken to prevent contaminants such as finger oils from contacting the material’s surface.  If the surface appears lightly soiled, it may be air brushed with a jet of clean dry air.  For heavier soil, the material can be cleaned by scrubbing with a soft brush under running water. Blow dry with clean air or allow the material to air dry. If the material is heavily stained, soak with either an extremely mild mix of soap and water, 5% white distilled vinegar, or hydrogen peroxide. Then run under water while scrubbing with a soft brush. Always keep tiles in the Standards box when not in use.

 

You can also see a video demonstration of the procedure here:

 

 

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