4. Operating Instructions
4.3 Priming
Procedure
Before the instrument can be used, all dispensing channels must be primed
with the required solution.
Ensure that the bottle of priming solution is always full at the beginning of
the priming procedure and check that the inlet filters in the liquid tubes are
clear.
Note:
Please ensure that the dispensing and aspiration pumps are not run for
longer than a few minutes without liquid or they will be damaged.
The priming procedure is performed using the following procedure:
Run XX yyyyyyyy
- + other yes
Prime Ch1
- + other yes
Prime Solution ?
exit yes
Waste Bottle OK?
exit yes
Prime ChX Y sec
Stop
Run XX yyyyyyyy
- + other yes
Priming Procedure
performed
Select required channel to be primed
Waste bottle empty
Instrument ready to wash microplate
Required solution in bottle and inlet
tube inserted into solution
Priming procedure being performed
Caution
Do not use the instrument to aspirate or dispense any acidic solutions as
this could damage the instrument
.
May 2003
Instructions for Use for Columbus Washer No. I 109 006 Rev No. 2.2
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