Applied Biosystems 3500 User Manual

Maintain the Instrument
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Maintenance schedule ............................................... 223
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Use the maintenance calendar ......................................... 226
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Review the Notications Log ......................................... 228
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Clean the instrument ................................................ 229
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Install buers ....................................................... 229
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Replenish, change, ush, and store polymer ............................ 232
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Change and store a capillary array ..................................... 235
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Maintain the pump .................................................. 236
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Shutdown move and reactivate the instrument .......................... 240
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Maintain the computer ............................................... 242
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Manage software licenses ............................................. 246
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Service Log and Usage Statistics ....................................... 249
Maintenance schedule
WARNING! This section lists the common tasks required to maintain your
Applied Biosystems
™
3500/3500xL Genetic Analyzer in good working
condition. Wear appropriate protection, including gloves, laboratory goggles,
and coat whenever you work with the uids used on this instrument, or parts
that may come into contact with these uids.
IMPORTANT! Use only the cleaning agents listed in this guide. Use of cleaning
agents other than those listed in this guide may damage the instrument.
1.
Review the calendar reminders list in the Dashboard daily, then perform the
scheduled tasks.
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Review calendar
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eminders
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Applied Biosystems 3500 Specifications

General

Number of capillaries	8
Capillary Length	50 cm
Laser	Solid-state laser
Instrument Type	Capillary electrophoresis system
Technology	Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)
Weight	95 kg
Power Requirements	100–240 V