BioTek* 405*R
IDEXX Technical Service washer maintenance
Important points
1.
There are two evening maintenance protocols. The protocol you use depends on how frequently you use the
washer:
•
If the instrument is in constant use, run the protocol that keeps the tubes primed and wet when the instrument is
not being used.
•
If the instrument is used only once or twice a week, run the protocol that purges the water.
2.
Do not leave buffer in the system for long periods of time (for example, overnight or over the weekend). Doing so will
clog the pins, and you will need to remove the manifold and clean it with a stylus.
3.
If you must clean the manifold with a stylus, be sure to flush the manifold with running deionized (DI) water through
the large port holes to remove any debris. If this step is not performed, the particles will immediately clog the
pins again.
Always rinse at the beginning of the day
1.
Connect hose to DI water.
2.
Turn power on.
3.
Press
Main Menu
.
4.
Select
MAINT
and then
DAY_RINSE
(rinse will be with DI water).
5.
Press
ENTER
.
6.
Press
START
.
7.
Repeat DAY_RINSE (steps 3–6).
8.
Reconnect hose to the appropriate wash buffer for testing.
9.
Press
Main Menu
.
10.
Select
MAINT
and then
DAY_RINSE
(rinse will be with the wash buffer)
11.
Press
ENTER
.
12.
Press
START
.
Evening maintenance, if washer will be used the next day
1.
Connect hose to DI water.
2.
Press
Main Menu
.
3.
Select
MAINT
and then
DAY_RINSE
(rinse will be with DI water).
4.
Press
ENTER
.
5.
Press
START.
6.
Select
Main Menu
.
7.
Select
MAINT
.
8.
Use the Option button to find the
RINSE_AND_SOAK
protocol.
9.
When the wash manifolds are submerged, turn off instrument.
