6.4 Recovering from Mechanical Problems in Flex Mode
6.4.5 Removing the Pipettor Head
You may need to remove the pipettor head to remove empty tips or to dispel liquid
remaining in tips after a mechanical failure.
To remove the pipettor head, follow the instructions in this procedure. To reinstall the
pipettor head, see instructions in section 2.4, Installing the Pipettor Head.
Caution:
Use caution during this procedure. Follow these instructions exactly and any
instruction labels on the instrument.
TO REMOVE PIPETTOR HEAD:
1) Disconnect Power
2) Open access door
3) Loosen red retainer nut
4) Partially remove pipettor head
5) Pull spiral cord from mount
6) Rotate electrical connector lock and pull
WHEN REINSTALLING, INSURE PIPETTE
RETAIN NUT IS FIRMLY TIGHTENED
(AS TIGHT AS POSSIBLE).
Biohazard
:
Use proper handling precautions. This procedure may include steps involving
potentially infectious biological agents. Follow your institution's protocol.
1
Confirm that all power to the instrument is turned off.
2
Unplug the power cord and the computer cable from the rear of the instrument.
3
Open the instrument top cover.
actual˚C
set pt˚C
Set Temp
Temp
on/off
Drawers
reading
chamber
compounds
tip rack
Opening Instrument Cover
4
Open the inside top panel of the fluidics module. Turn the quarter-turn fastener on the
inside top panel and unfold the panel off the fluidics module to the right.
5
Inside the open chamber, loosen the red mounting knob (called the red retainer nut on
the label).
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