Preventive Maintenance
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QIAGEN BioRobot M48 01/2003
6.1.1
Cleaning the tip guard insert
Clean the tip guard insert if it becomes dirty:
1. Switch on the BioRobot M48 and open the QIAsoft M
software (Section 5.2.1, page 5-2).
2. Select “Manual Operation/Drop Catcher Cleaning”.
The pipettor head moves to the front of the worktable,
the tip guard moves forward and becomes accessible,
and the workstation door unlocks.
A dialog box with instructions appears. You will need to
remove, clean, and replace the tip guard insert.
WARNING
Hazardous chemicals and infectious agents
[W11]
The waste contains samples and reagents. This waste may
contain toxic or infectious material and must be disposed
of properly. Refer to your local safety regulations for
proper disposal procedures.
3. Close the workstation door and click “OK”.
The tip guard returns to its resting position and the
pipettor head moves to its home position.
6.2
Weekly maintenance procedure
Perform the weekly maintenance procedure as follows:
1. Perform the daily maintenance procedure (page 6-2).
2. Clean the waste chute with 70% ethanol, and then with
distilled water. Dry the waste chute with paper towels.
3. Inspect the worktable.
4. Check whether the O-rings are worn-out or damaged. If
necessary, replace the O-rings (page 6-6).
Grease the O-rings to maintain good contact between tip
adapters and disposable tips (page 6-5).
Summary of Contents for BioRobot M48
Page 1: ...January 2003 User Manual...
Page 48: ...General Description 3 16 QIAGEN BioRobot M48 01 2003...
Page 92: ...Preventive Maintenance 6 8 QIAGEN BioRobot M48 01 2003...
Page 104: ...Troubleshooting 7 12 QIAGEN BioRobot M48 01 2003...
Page 108: ...Glossary 8 4 QIAGEN BioRobot M48 01 2003...
Page 110: ...Appendix A A 2 QIAGEN BioRobot M48 01 2003...
