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If the weight falls below this range, the fluid inlet filter could be
clogged, or the valve may be contaminated with fungi or proteins. See
Cleaning the Fluid Inlet Filter
in
Chapter 4
,
Preventive
Maintenance
, for recommendations on cleaning the filter. The valve
should be cleaned using an appropriate enzyme, alcohol, or a diluted
bleach solution, depending on the contaminant. See
Removing Protein
Residuals and Fungi Growth
and
Decontamination
in
Chapter 4
for
suggestions.
After cleaning the fluid inlet filter or valve and tubing, retry the test. If
the test continues to fail, contact Bio-Tek.
8. Record the results in the
Dispense Precision Test Worksheet
on page
166.
For the ELx405™ standard model only, the accuracy_qc_test program
is locked for editing; it can only be used to test Valve A. In order to
test all four valves, you’ll need to create a copy of this program. You
will then edit the copy when performing step #4.
To copy the test program:
Select
DEFINE COPY DISP
.
When accuracy_qc_test appears, press the Enter key.
When
NAME:
appears, use the keypad to enter an identifying name,
such as ACC_QC_TEST .
Tip: Press Shift + a number key to type a letter. When the cursor is
positioned under a letter, via the ► (forward) or ◄ (reverse) arrows,
press the
Options
key to advance through the alphabet.
When finished entering the name, press the Enter key.
When
OK TO COPY?
appears, select
YES
.
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