ASSURANCE
GDS®
PPMX
USER
MANUAL
26
To
verify
the
pipette
head
performance,
please
refer
to
Appendix
E.
Pipette
Verification
.
ISO
17025
calibrated
pipette
heads
are
also
available
from
Gilson
for
an
additional
cost,
please
contact
BioControl
Systems
Technical
Services
for
additional
information.
Alignment
Calibration
It
may
be
necessary
to
run
the
Alignment
Protocol
to
ensure
proper
alignment
of
the
PPMX
if
the
unit
is
moved
or
an
alignment
issue
is
suspected.
For
detailed
instructions
and
a
diagram,
refer
to
Run
Alignment
Protocol.
Preventative
Maintenance
To
ensure
proper
performance
of
the
PPMX
it
is
recommended
that
a
preventative
maintenance
(PM)
field
visit
be
scheduled
annually.
This
PM
consists
of
the
following:
1
Cleaning
polyurethane
running
pads
beneth
fixed
deck
tray
2
Testing
of
removable
tray
for
correct
positioning
3
Cleaning/greasing
the
X
rail
4
Cleaning/greasing
the
Y
rails
5
Cleaning/greasing
the
Z
lead
screw
6
Cleaning/greasing
the
Z
rails
7
Internal
and
external
surface
cleaning
8
Inspecting
the
X
belt
for
excessive
wear
and
proper
tension
9
Inspecting
tray
elements
for
excessive
wear
10
Re
‐
alignment
of
system
Contact
BioControl
Systems
Technical
Services
at
425.603.1123
or
to
schedule.
To
help
us
serve
you
quickly
and
efficiently,
please
refer
to
Appendix
B.
Before
Calling
Us
.
Warranty
Units
that
are
under
warranty
will
be
repaired
and
returned
to
the
user
at
no
charge.
Please
refer
to
Appendix
D.
Warranty
Terms
.
If
you
have
any
questions
about
applicability,
contact
your
local
BioControl
Systems
representative.
For
out
‐
of
‐
warranty
repairs,
contact
your
local
BioControl
Systems
representative
who
will
discuss
service
options
with
you.
Instrument
Return
Procedure
Contact
BioControl
Systems
Technical
Services
at
425.603.1123
or
to
obtain
authorization
before
returning
any
BioControl
Systems
equipment.
To
help
us
serve
you
quickly
and
efficiently,
please
refer
to
Appendix
B.
Before
Calling
Us
.
To
return
a
piece
of
equipment:
•
Carefully
pack
the
unit
in
original
container
to
prevent
damage
in
transit.
Please
refer
to
Appendix
G.
Pack
Up
.
Check
with
Technical
Services
regarding
proper
method
of
shipment.
No
responsibility
is
assumed
by
BioControl
Systems
for
damage
caused
by
improperly
packaged
instruments.
Indicate
the
return
authorization
on
the
carton
and
on
the
packing
slip.
•
Always
insure
for
the
replacement
value
of
the
unit.
