Biotek Synergy H1, Operator'S Manual

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Replace the Syringe
Refer to Figure 2-5 on page 16 .
After using Gen5 to move the syringe into its maintenance position:
1. Using your fingers, unscrew the bottom thumbscrew that secures the syringe,
underneath the bracket. Retain this bottom thumbscrew; it is needed for the
replacement syringe.
2. Unscrew the top thumbscrew to disengage the syringe from the valve.
3. Remove the new syringe from its protective box.
4. Hold the syringe vertically with the threaded end at the top. Screw the top of the
syringe into the bottom of the syringe valve. Finger-tighten only.
5. Carefully pull down the bottom of the syringe until it rests inside the hole in the
bracket.
6. Pass the thumbscrew (used to hold the old syringe) up through this hole and thread it
into the bottom of the syringe. Hold the syringe from rotating while tightening the
thumbscrew. Finger-tighten only.
7. In Gen5, select System > Instrument Control > Synergy H1 .
8. Click the Prime tab and click Initialize .
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