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Section 6: Nozzle Maintenance and Performance
6.3 Manual Priming
1. Remove the carousel from the bowl.
2. Remove the nozzle connected to the line to be manually primed.
3. Insert the priming tool nozzle adapter (included in the Nozzle Maintenance
Kit) into the nozzle holder.
4. Turn it clockwise to install the adapter into the holder.
5. Withdraw the priming tool plunger halfway to create a vacuum. Hold the
plunger in position.
6. Press
Maintenance
from the Main menu.
7. Press
Volume Test
.
8. Press the desired prime button to start the reagent pump.
9.
Run the reagent into the tube until the fluid is free of bubbles, then press
Stop
.
WARNING!
Do not pull the plunger completely out of the priming tool. Pulling
the plunger out of the tool may result in splashing or spraying of
reagents. Do not push the plunger in while it is connected to the
nozzle holder.
10. Turn the nozzle adapter counterclockwise to remove it from the nozzle
holder.
11.
Discard the collected fluid into the stainer bowl.
12. Reinstall the nozzle.
13. Perform the Hub Pattern Test and record results.
14. Perform the Volume Test and record results.