Beckman Coulter CEQ 8000, User Manual

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Direct Control and Replenishment
336 CEQ™ 8000 Genetic Analysis System
Removing and Replacing the Capillary Array
Care must be exercised when installing/removing the capil-
lary array to prevent damage and maintain low background
signals. Clean all gel residues thoroughly.
This procedure assumes that an expended capillary array is being
replaced with a new capillary array.
1. Select
Replenish | Release Capillary Array
from the Run menu. After the
system prepares for release of the capillary array, the
Remove Capillary Array
dialog box (Figure 200) is displayed.
Figure 200:Remove Capillary Array Dialog
2. Open the Sample Access Cover (Figure 190) and lift to the vertical locking
position.
3. Open the Capillary Access Cover and lift to the vertical locking position.
4. Unlatch the two rubber latches holding the Capillary Temperature Control Cover
and lift to the vertical locking position.
5. Loosen the Manifold Access Cover captive screw (Figure 201), remove the cover
and set it aside.
CAUTION