Biotek Synergy HTX, Operator'S Manual

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Repackaging and Shipping Instructions |
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Important!
The instrument’s packaging design is subject to change. If the
instructions in this section do not appear to apply to the packaging
materials you are using, please contact BioTek’s Technical Assistance
Center for guidance.
Replace the microplate carrier shipping screw and the shipping panel
before repackaging the reader for shipment. Please contact BioTek if
you have misplaced either of these items.
If you need to ship the Synergy HTX and/or the dispense module to
BioTek for service or repair, be sure to use the original packaging
materials. Other forms of commercially available packaging are not
recommended and can
void the warranty
.
The shipping materials are designed to be used no more than five
times. If the original materials have been damaged, lost, or used more
than five times, contact BioTek to order replacements (PN 7093001 for
the reader, PN 7083001 for the dispense module). See page 6 for
contact information.
Perform these steps to prepare the reader for shipment:
1.
Contact BioTek’s Technical Assistance Center for a service authorization
number before returning equipment for service. See page 6 for contact
information.
2.
Decontaminate the reader and, if attached, the dispense module, according to
the instructions provided in
Chapter 5
.
3.
If you will also be shipping the dispense module, perform these steps now:
a.
With the reader on, start Gen5 and select
System > Instrument Control
> Synergy HTX
.
b. Click the
Prime
tab. Ensure that “Dispenser” is set to 1.
c. Click the
Maintenance
button.
d. The Syringe 1 bracket will lower. Remove the thumbscrew from underneath
the bracket. Carefully unscrew the top of the syringe from the syringe
valve. Lift out the syringe and store it in its original box.
e. Set the Dispenser number to 2. Repeat steps
c
and
d
for Syringe 2.
f. Fully detach the dispense module from the reader. Replace the two nylon
screws into the Syringe 1 and 2 tubing ports on the rear of the reader. (The
screws should be stored in the plastic bag attached to the back of the
module.) Set the module aside for the moment.
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