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Unscrew the sipper cone, slide it down and remove it from the sipper. Loosen the two needle mount screws two turns,
then remove the sipper by sliding it straight out of the mounts.
Carefully insert the long thin end of the new sipper and slide it into the mounts. Slide the sipper cone up the sipper and
screw it into the sipper arm. Be sure the sipper is centered in both mounts. Tighten the mount screws gently until they
contact the sipper, then tighten an additional ¼ turn (
do not over tighten
). Connect new tubing from the Preventive
Maintenance Kit to the new sipper. Install the sipper arm cover and secure using the hex screw (
do not over tighten
).
Route the new sipper tubing behind the sipper assembly and connect the other end to the front connector of the sipper
pump.
9.4.12 Calibrate Sipper
Align the Sipper with the sample modules as described in 4.5 Align Sipper.
9.4.13 Install Bottles
Temporarily place the bottle trays next to the instrument and install the bottles. Connect the tubing and cables to the
bottles. Be sure to install new reagents in the clean bottles.
9.4.14 Install Membranes and ISEs
Install new membranes and ISEs as prescribed.
9.4.15 Prime Fluid System
Prime the buffer and calibration systems. After checking for any leaks, reinstall the pump covers on both sides of the
instrument and slide the bottle trays into position.
Calibrate the instrument and run the daily checks to confirm operation.