Maintenance
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Cleaning the Barrels on the Pipettor Head
The barrels on the pipettor head require periodic cleaning to remove
silicone lubricant, dust, and other miscellaneous contamination.
Molecular Devices recommends that you clean the barrels at least once
every three months. The frequency of cleaning depends on how dusty
your particular lab is and how often the pipettor head is used. The
frequency and methods of cleaning are the same for both the 8-channel
and the 16-channel pipettor heads.
Remove the pipettor head and then clean the barrels using cotton swabs
and OS-2 silicone cleaner or alcohol. Do not touch the barrels with your
hands during cleaning.
To clean the barrels on the pipettor head:
1.
Turn off the power to the instrument and unplug the power cord
and the computer cable from the rear of the instrument.
2.
Open the instrument top cover.
Figure 4-1:
Opening the Instrument Cover
CAUTION!
Do not spill or drip liquid inside of the instrument, as this can
result in damage to the optical components.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the instrument, follow these instructions
and any instruction labels on the instrument exactly.
WARNING! BIOHAZARD. This procedure includes steps involving
potentially infectious biological agents requiring that proper handling
precautions be taken.
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