Molecular Devices SkanWasher 300, User Manual

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Maintenance
SkanWasher 300 User Guide 33
Microplate Lift Adjustment (Tilt and Vertical)
The microplate lift is factory adjusted for optimal operation and should nor-
mally not need further adjustments. Dispense and aspirate probe placements
can be adjusted for each program through software setup.
Two versions of microplate lift:
Version A: If washer serial number is 1001-1319, proceed to
Section A .
Version B: If washer serial number is 1320 or higher, proceed to Section B.
Section A
Aspiration Probe column angle adjustment.
To be performed when columns 1-12 are not aligned to the aspiration probes.
Step 1 Set aspiration probe height through the program configuration in the
software.
Step 2 Loosen the three screws on the right side of the instrument labeled 1,
2, and 3 (see Figure 14).
Step 3 Adjust the microplate platform by tilting until all probes aligned into
wells.
Step 4 Fasten the screws labeled 1, 2, and 3 (see Figure 14).
Step 5 Verify the aspiration probes are aligned to columns 1 through 12. If
necessary, re-adjust if indicated.
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CAUTION:
The Microplate
Lift adjustment should be
performed only by a qualified
service personnel or when
instructed by a Technical
Support Representative.