2.4 Installing the Pipettor Head
2.4 Installing the Pipettor Head
The next step in installing the instrument is to place the pipettor head into the fluidics
module. Use the same procedure for both the 8-channel and 16-channel pipettor heads.
Caution:
Use caution during this procedure. Follow these instructions and any instruction
labels on the instrument exactly.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
UNTIL POWER IS DISCONNECTED.
FOR TRAINED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
Do not operate instrument
unless all covers are in place.
1 Remove pipettor head
from its corrugated plastic carton.
2 Open the inside top panel
of the instrument. Turn the quarter-turn fastener on the
inside top cover and unfold the cover off the fluidics module to the right.
Opening Inside Top Cover
3 Attach round connector.
a
Hold the pipettor head in your left hand and the round, black, 14-pin connector in
your right hand.
b
Move the pipettor head into its approximate position under the z-stage plate and red
mounting knob.
c
Maneuver the cable down toward the back of the cavity and align the connector over
the receptacle.
d
Press the connector in place and screw down the black outer collar over the pins.
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