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Preventive Maintenance
QIAGEN BioRobot M48 01/2003
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5. Sterilize the interior of the workstation with the UV lamp.
Sterilization is controlled through one of the QIAsoft M
windows (Section 5.4.13, page 5-27). If necessary, select
“Manual Operation/Sterilization” to display this window.
UV sterilization does not damage the reusable worktable
accessories (e.g., racks), but can damage disposable
plastic labware.
If the worktable contains some tip racks with unused tips,
transfer these racks to slots that will allow the tips to be
used up in the next protocol. The disposable tips can
tolerate one UV treatment.
6.2.1 Greasing the O-rings
Greasing the O-rings of the pipettor head is required during
the weekly maintenance procedure.
1. Switch on the BioRobot M48 and open the QIAsoft M
software (Section 5.2.1, page 5-2).
2. Select “Manual Operation/Greasing O-rings”.
The pipettor head moves to the front of the worktable,
the 6 tip adapters move down and become accessible,
and the workstation door unlocks.
A dialog box with instructions appears. You will need to:
- Open the workstation door
- Wipe the O-rings that are on the tip adapters with a
damp cloth
- Dry the O-rings with tissue
- Apply silicon grease around each O-ring
- Remove excess grease with tissue
Wear gloves while greasing the O-rings.
3. Close the workstation door and click “OK”.
The pipettor head moves to its home position.