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8.E. Replacing the UV Bulb
Wear gloves. Do not touch the bulb with your bare hands; this can transfer oils from your hand to the glass and
shorten the bulb’s lifespan. The UV bulb has an average life of 3,000 hours. The Maxwell
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16 MDx Instrument
will warn you when the accumulated UV bulb usage reaches 2,950 hours, and we recommend that you replace the
bulb at this point. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from Promega (Cat.# SP1080).
To replace the bulb, locate the old bulb in the UV lamp socket, which is just inside the door on the ceiling. Twist
the bulb a quarter turn until it can slide out. Place the new bulb into the instrument (see Figure 10). UV lamp
socket as described in Section 4.C.
Note:
The UV bulb contains mercury and must be disposed of properly. To dispose of a bulb, please follow your
institutional requirements for cleanup and disposal of mercury.
8.F. Periodic Maintenance
Linear Slides:
If the linear slides become sticky, they may be lubricated with light machine oil. Use a cotton
swab, and apply only as much as is needed to make the heads and plate slide easily. Do not get oil on the black
drive belts.
Belts:
Inspect the belts periodically. If excessive wear or excessive slack is noted, contact Promega or your local
Promega representative, and arrangements will be made to service the instrument.
