Molecular Devices FlexStation II, Руководство оператора

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6.4 Recovering from Mechanical Problems in Flex Mode
6.4.6 Expelling Undispensed Fluid from Tips
Biohazard : This procedure includes steps involving potentially infectious biological
agents requiring that proper handling precautions be taken. Follow your institution's
biohazard protocol.
This procedure assumes you have opened the instrument and accessed the pipettor head
as described in the above sections.
1
Lift the pipettor head out of the fluidics module carefully, as it is still connected inside
the instrument.
2
Hold the pipettor head over a tray or something into which you can expel liquid and
remove tips.
3
With your other hand, rotate the black pulley on the bottom of the pipettor motor
clockwise. This moves the plungers and any liquid will be expelled and any tips will be
ejected.
Replace the Pipettor Head
Note: See section 2.4, Installing the Pipettor Head, for a more complete version of these
next steps, with illustrations.
1
Slide the pipettor head back under its mounting plate inside the fluidics module, making
sure to secure the white spiral cord back on its retaining hook.
2
Screw the red knob (retainer nut) to secure the pipettor head. Make sure the knob is as
tight as possible.
3
Replace the inner front panel and lower the cover back onto the instrument.
4
Reattach the power cord to the instrument and reconnect the instrument to the
computer.
5
Turn the power on the to instrument. It will take about two minutes for the instrument
to complete its startup sequence.
6
Save your SOFTmax PRO file, if necessary, to prevent loss of data, then close and restart
the software.
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