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ASSURANCE GDS® PPMX USER MANUAL
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Maintenance
The Assurance GDS PPMX is designed to require a minimum level of maintenance.
Cleaning
To ensure proper performance of the PPMX the following routine cleaning procedures should be
performed on a regular basis. It is recommended that these procedures be carried out at least weekly
following reagent dispense protocols or after each run following PickPen IMS protocols. However,
based on the specific laboratory environment, more frequent cleaning may be necessary.
Always turn the power off to the PPMX before cleaning.
To clean the PPMX, lightly spray 70% isopropyl alcohol onto a paper towel and wipe the following non ‐
disposable items:
1 Removable Tray
2 Pipette Head(s) [avoid introducing any liquid into the openings at the bottom]
3 Tip Reload Rack(s)
4 PickPen Magnetic Head [avoid introducing any liquid into the openings at the end of the carrier
sleeves…exposure of magnets or the inside of the carrier sleeves to moisture may result in corrosion,
preventing the device from operating properly]
5 GDS Reagent Holder
6 GDS Sample Bases
The Tip Disposal Bin(s), Gel Cooling Block(s), HT Amp Tube Block and Lid (if applicable) should be cleaned by lightly
spraying a paper towel with 10% bleach solution and wiping the outside surface. Follow with 70% isopropyl
alcohol as described above to remove potentially corrosive residues.
All disposable reservoirs can be autoclaved.
To clean the computer, wipe the screen with a low lint cloth designed for electronics.
Do not use pre ‐ moistened alcohol or bleach wipes to clean the tablet/laptop screen.
Leave rotating cover down when instrument is not in use. For a maintenance log, please refer to
Appendix C. Maintenance Log .
Pipette Head Calibration
To ensure proper performance of the pipette head cassette, it should be calibrated annually as a minimum. Contact
BioControl Systems Technical Services at 425.603.1123 or techservices@biocontrolsys.com . To help us serve you
quickly and efficiently, please refer to Appendix B. Before Calling Us .
It may be necessary to exchange pipette head cassettes while one is out for calibration. When exchanging a pipette
head it is necessary to do two things:
1 Add the pipette head to the software by scanning or entering the calibration values. For detailed
instructions, refer to Add Pipette Head(s) .
2 Physically install the head on the instrument. For detailed instructions and a diagram, refer to Step ‐ by ‐
step wizard.