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(Optional) Lubricate Robotic Components
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7.
Clean the filters using lens-cleaning tissue moistened with a small amount of
isopropyl, ethyl, or methyl alcohol. Ensure that the filters remain in their
current locations.
8. Replace the filter wheel on its magnetic hub. Ensure that the peg on the wheel
lines up with the notch on the hub, and that the filter wheel is positioned flat
against the hub and rotates freely.
9. Close the top shroud and replace the seven perimeter screws.
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Store filters in a dry environment, such as a desiccator, if they will not
be used for an extended period.
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If the reader continues to fail tests in Chapter 4 , Instrument
Qualification , after you have cleaned the filters and the lamp
contacts, or if one or more filters appear to have deteriorated, contact
your BioTek Representative or BioTek.
(Optional) Lubricate Robotic Components
This section applies to ELx808 robotic models only. You will need lubricant, BioTek
PN 66039.
1. Remove the top shroud of the instrument (see instructions in
Chapter 2
).
2.
Lubricate the components as shown in
Figure 8a
and
Figure 8b
every six
months, or after 10,000 cycles, according to the instructions in the table below.
Component
Location
Procedure
A Lubricate the underside of the bracket.
B Lightly lubricate the shaft indicated.
C Apply a heavy coating of lubricant to both sides of the motor
shaft. Run the motor shaft back and forth through the motor to
ensure that the internal drive nut is heavily lubricated. Use the
robotic motor adjustment procedure described on the next
page to work the lubricant into the internal drive nut.
D Lightly lubricate the surface of the roller.
E Lightly lubricate the underside of the hook-in bracket.
3. Reattach the top shroud.
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