Gilson 215 manual Lubricating, Horizontal Pitch and Vertical Rods, What you need, Procedures

Maintenance

Lubricating

Always switch the power to off when making adjustments to (such as lubricating) the liquid handler. The potential exists for bodily harm if you interfere with the work area of the instrument while it is running.

Horizontal Pitch and Vertical Rods

Refer to the instructions and diagrams on the next few pages for information on lubricating the horizontal pitch and vertical rods on the Quad-Z 215.

What you need

•Mobile 007 grease (part number 25494101, included in the 215 Alignment Kit, part number 254941)

•Applicator (a cotton swab, for example)

Procedures

1Turn OFF power to the Quad-Z 215.

2Dispense a small bead of grease on the applicator.

3Apply the grease to the visible and accessible areas on the vertical rods and

horizontal pitch rods on the Z-arm (refer to the pictures on the next page).

4Repeatedly (and slowly), move the probe holders up and down to distribute the grease along the vertical rods.

5Using a 2.5 mm hex wrench, adjust the pitch to 9 or 18 mm (whichever is opposite of the current setting). Refer to the diagram at right.

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