Molecular Devices ImageXpress Confocal HT.ai, User Manual

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Chapter 7: Expansion Solution Options
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Filling the Water Reservoir Inside the Instrument
You will need the following:
Syringe
250 mL (8.5 oz) deionized water, preferably sterilized
To fill the water reservoir inside the instrument:
1. In the MetaXpress software, do one of the following to open the instrument top door:
From the simplified menu, click Screening > Acquisition Setup > Eject Plate.
From the standard menu, click Screening > Plate Acquisition Setup > Eject Plate.
2. Exit the MetaXpress software, and power off the instrument and the external light source.
See Shutting Down the System on page 34 .
3. If your instrument includes the Transmitted Light option, remove the hinge release knob
and tilt back the Transmitted Light tower.
Figure 7-13: Hinge Release Knob and Hinge
Item Description
1 Hinge Release Knob (in place)
2 Hinge
3 Hinge Release Knob (removed)
Table 7-3: Hinge Release Knob and Hinge Description