Environment Control and Fluidics Options Maintenance
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Cleaning the Water Reservoir
Air supplied to the environmental enclosure flows through the water
reservoir, ensuring the air has a high degree of humidity.
To clean the water reservoir
Required tool: Phillips screwdriver
1.
In the MetaXpress software, click
Screening
>
Plate acquisition
and Control
>
Eject Plate
to open the top door of the instrument.
2.
Exit the MetaXpress Software and turn off the ImageXpress
Micro instrument at the main power switch, which is located on
the instrument's external power supply.
3.
Remove the insert surrounding the top door, and open or
remove the side panel.
4.
Disconnect the air tubing and the sensors from the water
reservoir.
5.
Remove the reservoir from the instrument.
6.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws securing the
reservoir lid to the instrument.
7.
Dispose of the water, and then rinse the reservoir with 70%
ethanol.
8.
Replace the lid, tighten the screws, and then place the reservoir
back in the instrument.
9.
Fill the reservoir with deionized water to the fill line. See
Up the Water Reservoir on page 15
.
10.
Reconnect the air tubing and sensors to the water reservoir.
11.
Replace the insert surrounding the top door, close or replace the
side panel, and close the top door of the instrument.
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