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Maintenance
Maintenance
Warning
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Always turn off the system, disconnect the power cord, and let
the system cool down before performing maintenance.
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There are no user serviceable parts other than the fume shield
and manifolds. Covers may only be removed by an authorized
Biotage service engineer. Potential electrical hazard exist due to
high voltage circuits inside the system.
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The power cord should be inspected periodically and replaced if
damaged or altered. Use only a power cord supplied by Biotage.
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The exhaust hose should be inspected periodically and replaced
if damaged or altered. Use only an exhaust hose supplied by
Biotage.
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Handle chemical and liquid waste according to the Safety Data
Sheets and to local/national guidelines on laboratory safety
procedures.
Clean the Exterior of the System
If the touch screen has been contaminated by chemicals, it must
be cleaned immediately.
1. Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord.
2. Clean the touch screen and the exterior of the system with a
soft and clean cloth. The cloth can be lightly dampened with
isopropanol or ethanol.
3. When the system has been cleaned, connect the power cord
and turn on the system.
Clean the Interior of the System
Warning
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Never clean the surface where the manifolds are secured to the
gas heaters, and be careful when cleaning the outside of the gas
heaters. If a foreign substance comes in contact with the inside
of a gas heater it may contaminate future evaporation runs and
the gas heater may need to be replaced.
Clean the interior of the system as often as required.
1. Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord.
2. Loosen the fume shield set screw and slide out the fume
shield to remove it. See Figure 16.
3. Clean the fume shield with a non-alkaline detergent and put
aside.
4. Clean the interior with a soft and clean cloth. The cloth
can be lightly dampened with water and a non-alkaline
detergent.
Note:
Do not clean the steel columns, as it will remove the
lubrication, see Figure 36.
Figure 36.
Do not clean the steel columns.
5. Use one hand to lift the plate heaters and clean underneath.
6. Install the fume shield and secure the fume shield set screw.
7. After cleaning is complete, connect the power cord and turn
on the system.
Figure 37.
Lift the plate heater and clean under the lift.