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
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
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
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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Lubricating
