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Keep track of the number of plates processed with a cassette to determine when
the cassette has reached its expected lifetime and is due for replacement or
recalibration.
Syringe Dispenser
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Perform the daily maintenance routines. Flush the dispenser with an appropriate
reagent at the beginning of the day (e.g., deionized water in the morning) and at
the end of a run.
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When dispensing fluids that can crystallize or harden after use, increase the
frequency of maintenance activities.This is especially important for the 32-tube
small bore (SB) dispensers.
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Autoclave the Syringe heads and pistons, when applicable, and the 16-tube
manifolds as needed. See Clean the Dispense/Aspirate Tubes on page 202.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
The schedule recommends preventive maintenance tasks, the frequency with which
each task should be performed, and the predefined onboard Maintenance program
that should be run (if applicable). See Recommended Maintenance Schedule on
the next page.
n It is important to note that the risk and performance factors associated with
your assays may require that some or all of the procedures be performed
more frequently than suggested in this schedule.
n Water: Daily maintenance is the key to keeping the liquid handler performing
to specifications. In the maintenance procedures provided in this manual, the
requirement to use distilled (dH2O) or deionized (DI) water can be met by
numerous water purification methods, including MilliQ™. A minimum water
purity of 2mOhm is expected.
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