
Chapter 4 Maintenance Procedures
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MassARRAY® Nanodispenser RS1000 v2.1 User Guide
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
WARNING
!
WARNING!
You will be handling ethanol in this procedure. For safe handling procedures, refer
to the MSDS provided by your ethanol supplier. At a minimum: 1) wear protective clothing
(laboratory gloves, eye protection, and laboratory coat), 2) have adequate laboratory ventilation,
3) keep away from ignition sources, 4) and have proper fire extinguishing devices/solutions readily
accessible.
1.
Insert the open end of the waste tubing (the end without the quick-disconnect fitting)
into a sink or container that is lower than the level of the waste port (the waste water
drains by gravity).
CAUTION
!
Waste water will flow immediately when the waste tubing is connected to the Waste port. Be
prepared for this.
2.
Insert the waste tubing quick-disconnect fitting into the Waste port. Push the fitting in
until it clicks into place
Draining begins when the fitting is connected.
Draining the waste tank does not involve software commands from the instrument
touch screen.
CAUTION
!
Only connect the quick-disconnect fitting to the Waste port. Do not insert the open end of the
waste tubing into the port.
Figure 4.21 Waste Tubing
Open end
Quick-disconnect fitting