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TTN200645-D02
PCS-6000 Series Motorized Patch-Clamp Micromanipulator
Chapter 7: Maintenance
Chapter 7 Maintenance
7.1.
Overview of Maintenance Required
7.1.1. Maintenance Schedule
PCS-6000 systems require a limited amount of routine maintenance. Items
requiring periodic attention are listen below:
Interval Between Service
Item
Comments
First month and every three
months thereafter
Bearing ways
Inspect for rust or corrosion
Looseness of mounting
screws
Verify nothing has
loosened up
Connection to electrical
binding post
(micromanipulator and back
of control unit)
Verify still tight
General cleanliness and
absence of chemical spills
18-month interval is heavy
usage
Lubricate motor shafts
Refer to next section
24-month interval if normal
usage
Lubricate motor shafts
Refer to next section
Check for smoothness of
operation of piezo control
knobs
Check for smoothness of
operation of joystick
