Biotek MultiFlo FX - Maintenance

Chapter 4
Maintenance
Properly maintaining the MultiFlo FX is the key to reliable
performance.
Overview 174
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 176
Daily Maintenance 178
Overnight/Multi-Day Maintenance 179
AutoPrime 179
Turn on AutoPrime for the Peri-pump Dispenser 180
Turn on AutoPrime for the Syringe Dispenser 182
Turn on AutoPrime for the Washer 183
Soak the manifold tubes in cleaning fluid 185
Removing Protein Residuals and Fungi Growth 187
Periodic Maintenance 189
Autoclavable Components 190
Clean the Bottles 190
Clean the Plate Carrier 191
Clean the exterior surfaces 191
Peri-pump Dispenser Maintenance 192
Flush the Dispense Cassette 192
Unclog the Dispense Tips 194
RADSingle-tube Cassette - Unclog the Tip 196
RAD8-to-1 Cassette - Unclog the Tips 197
Record the Number of Plates Processed 199
RAD8-to-1 Cassette - Replace Chute 200
Syringe Dispenser and Strip Washer Maintenance 201
Clean the Manifolds 201
Clean the Dispense/Aspirate Tubes 202
Clean or Replace the Check Valves 204
Autoclave the Syringe Head 204
Decontamination 205
Tools and Supplies 206
Decontaminate Exterior Surfaces 207
Decontaminate Tubing and Manifold 208
Long Shutdown (Prepare for Storage or Shipment) 208