Molecular Devices MultiWash+, User Manual

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Mi Microplate Washer User Guide
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Maintaining the Fluidics System and Manifold
The fluidics system includes the bottles, tubing, manifold, and internal pumps. To keep the
fluidics system clean, run a daily rinse cycle.
Do not leave buffer in the tubing for extended periods of time. Some buffers solutions can
crystallize on contact with air, blocking the tubing and fittings.
For information about disinfecting the fluidics system, see Disinfection on page 125 .
You can do the following maintenance procedures for the fluidics system:
Replacing the Manifold, see page 126
Cleaning the Manifold Needles, see page 129
Replacing the Fluidics Tubing, see page 129
Perform only the maintenance tasks described in this guide. Contact a Molecular Devices
service engineer to inspect and perform a preventive maintenance service on the instrument
each year. See
Obtaining Support on page 142 .
Replacing the Manifold
There are three manifolds available for the Mu Microplate Washer.
The standard 8-channel manifold works with 96-well plates in portrait orientation.
The optional 12-channel manifold works with 96-well plates in landscape orientation.
The optional 16-channel manifold works with 384-well plates in portrait orientation.
The instrument comes with the standard 8-channel manifold. The fluidics tubing for
connecting the manifold to the instrument is included with the standard manifold.