Biotek Synergy HT, Operator'S Manual

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Routine Procedure for Models With Injectors
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Synergy HT Operator's Manual
Rinse the Fluid Lines
Perform this procedure only if decontamination was performed using sodium hypochlorite.
1. Place a beaker containing at least 30 ml of deionized water on the dispense
module.
2.
Place the SYRINGE 1 or 2
inlet tube
in the beaker.
3. If you have not already done so, place the outlet tubes in an empty
beaker.
4. From the Reader Control dialog, select Dispenser 1 or 2 , set the Volume
to
5000 µl
, and keep the default dispense
Rate
.
5. Run five prime cycles, for a total of 25000 l.
6. Pause for 10 minutes and then run one prime cycle with 5000 µl. This
delay will allow any residual sodium hypochlorite to diffuse into the
solution and be flushed out with the next prime.
7. Empty the beaker containing the outlet tubes.
8. Wipe all surfaces with deionized water.
9. Discard the used gloves and cloths using a Biohazard trash bag and an
approved Biohazard container.
Clean the Internal Tubing and Injector Heads
Turn to Chapter 5, Preventive Maintenance and perform the following
procedures to access, remove, and clean the internal tubing and injector heads:
• Required Materials
• Removing the Reader’s Shroud
• Removing the Internal Tubes and Injector Heads
• Cleaning the Internal Tubes and Injector Heads
When finished, replace the internal components and the reader’s shroud.