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Maintenance Wizard Instructions
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Recommendations
C
LEANING
S
YRINGES
To clean the syringes and pumps:
1. Discard any leaking syringes.
2. Examine the plungers and glass barrels for rust stains. Discard the
syringe if rust is present.
3. Rinse the outside of the syringe with distilled or deionized water. Use a
Kimwipe to remove any residue that remains.
4. With a damp cloth, remove any salt from the outer pump surface, and
then wipe the tray clean under the pumps.
When buffer leaks from the syringes, it drips into the tray and flows onto the
bench under the instrument. Therefore, the bench under the instrument
should be wiped clean as well.
R
EPLACING THE
S
YRINGES
Refer to Appendix E Ordering Information on page 227 for information on
ordering syringes.
To reinstall an existing or replacement syringe:
1. Place the opening at the end of the plunger onto the post in the syringe
compartment.
2. Raise the glass barrel of the syringe to align the metal Luer-Lok fitting
with the polypropylene Luer fitting at the top.
3. Rotate the syringe barrel one turn from left to right or until it is finger
tight. Ensure that the syringe is firmly in place.
Syringes with
rust stains Discard syringes that have rust stains on the plungers or
glass barrels.
Syringes leaking
liquid Discard syringes if liquid leaks onto the outside of the
syringe or if liquid drops under the syringe onto the
compartment tray.
Salt buildup Syringes with minor salt buildup may continue to work for
several weeks but should be inspected weekly.