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Routine Maintenance Procedures

Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance

Routine Maintenance Procedures

The Opsys MW™ Microplate Washer is constructed from materials that resist chemical attack. If a spill occurs, it should be cleaned up as soon as possible using a cloth moistened with a mild laboratory detergent (If needed, dilute the laboratory detergent according to the manufacturer’s directions).

The following periodic maintenance procedures are required for the Opsys MW:

Daily maintenance:

•Verify that the self-test passes, by observing Arm movement and the absence of error messages.

•Clean the plate carrier, using a moist towel.

•Clean the external surfaces, using a moist towel.

Weekly maintenance:

•Empty the Wash Container and clean it.

The wash solution should be replaced at least once a week. The Wash Bottle should be cleaned whenever fresh wash solution is required.

Note: If particulate matter is observed in the Wash Bottle, the wash solution should be discarded at once.

To replace the wash solution:

1.Discard any wash solution that is left in the Wash Bottle.

2.Rinse the Wash Bottle with fresh solution.

3.Fill the Wash Bottle with wash solution.

4.Purge the system to ensure that all of the old solution is removed from the tubing.

•Empty the Waste Container and clean it.

•Inspect the tubing between the Wash Bottle and the Wash Head.

•Inspect the tubing between the Wash Head and the Waste Bottle.

•The tubing should be replaced if it has cracks, is cloudy, remains pinched, or is otherwise defective.

Six month maintenance:

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