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For clients with a lower work volume, the replacement of all the chamber can be extended as
long as no anomalies are detected.
5.
CLEANING OF THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE WASHING STATIONS AND THE
PROBES Z1/Z2 (WEEKLY)
Salt and reagent remains can also accumulate on the upper surface of the washing stations and
the probes Z1/Z2 with the prolonged use of the instrument. Clean the waste with a
cotton/towel moistened in alcohol.
6.
VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE MODULES, ROBOT AND VERIFICATION OF THE
CORRECT PERFORMANCE (WEEKLY)
Contact your MD-Stainer supplier for any anomalies detected or supply of spare parts and
consumables.
7.
CLEANING OF SUCTION/DISPENSING TUBES (FORTNIGHTLY OR EVERY 400
DETERMINATIONS)
The tube corresponding to Z2 can accumulate waste of some reagents with the prolonged use
of the instrument. It is recommended to inspect regularly and visually both tubes Z1 and Z2 and
perform the cleaning if necessary.
The system itself also tracks the number of determinations performed before the cleaning
cycle. By default, 400 determinations are programed once this figure is reached. The system will
then automatically request the tube cleaning.
To do this:
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Load the reagent rack, especially with the cleaning solutions for Z1 and Z2 (Reference: MAD-
TCLK- Tubing Cleaning kit).
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Place the rack in the system.
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Connect the fluid system (Washing buffer).
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Access to “System” in the main screen, and click on “Tube Cleaning”.
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Follow the instructions below:
a)
Place the cleaning solution Z1 in the # 1 position of the reagent rack as shown in the
image.
b)
Place the cleaning solution Z2 in the # 5 position of the reagent rack as shown in the
image.
