Beckman Instruments Biomek 2000, User Manual

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Chapter 2 User’s Guide
Document 609909-AA
Biomek 2000 2-5
High-Density Replicating System
• The High-Density Replicating System (HDR System) is not autoclaveable, nor
should you use organic solvents to clean the system. However, you can autoclave
the pins of the HDR Tool and use organic solvents to clean the pins.
• If you are using the bleach tray within the tool holder, remove the HDR Tool from
the bleach tray and rinse thoroughly after each session. Do NOT store or let the
HDR Tool stand in the tool holder with its pins immersed in bleach when not in
use. Extended contact with bleach will result in corrosion of the metal pins.
Plate Reader
• Never touch any of the fiber optic cables or their housing, manifold, or rotor
connections. These fibers are extremely delicate and critical to the performance of
the Plate Reader.
• Use only the tools described to perform the steps defined in the Plate Reader user's
manual.
• Do not touch or loosen any screws or parts other than those specifically designated
in the instructions of the Plate Reader user's manual. Doing so could cause
misalignment and possibly void warranty.
• Never perform any operation on the Plate Reader in an environment where
damaging liquids or potentially damaging gases are present.
• Never touch the surfaces of the interference filters or optical lenses.
• DO NOT install the Plate Reader in a stack location that could inhibit access to the
Stop Button of the SL in the event of an emergency.
To prevent fluid from dripping off the microplate when it is in the reading chamber
onto any sensitive optical elements, and to minimize potential biohazard exposure to
other Plate Reader users, observe the following precautions:
• When reading microplates that may have fluid on the underside of the microplate,
damp-dry the underside using a dry paper towel (or equivalent) before putting the
microplate on the drawer. Alternatively, place a clear sheet (such as a Molecular
Devices blanking template) underneath the microplate when inserting it in the
drawer.
• When reading filter bottom microplates where fluid may drip off the filter
membrane, place a clear sheet under the microplate (such as a Molecular Devices
blanking template) when inserting it in the drawer.