276 | Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Fluid Leakage
Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Fluid leaking from manifold. Defective seals. Maintaining the Syringe Dispenser
Check valves are
leaking.
Clean or Replace the Check
Valves on page 204
Fittings to manifold are
leaking.
Reconnect/reseat the fittings.
Fluid leaking from underneath
the unit.
Defective syringe cup. Contact BioTek TAC.
Leaking syringe seal.
Defective syringe
piston.
Fluid leaking from external
tubing connector.
Worn tubing. Replace tubing.
Defective connector. Contact BioTek TAC.
Microplate Carrier Movement
Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Dispense
tubes not
entering well
correctly.
Microplate not
properly seated or
strips not level.
Reseat microplate carrier, or the plate or strips in
holder.
Make sure the carrier is clean.
Horizontal dispense
position does not align
the tubes in the wells.
Change the X-axis (horizontal) Position in the
protocol.
Dispense tube(s) bent. Push the supplied stylus into the tube and then
gently attempt to straighten the tube using your
fingers. If it remains bent, contact BioTek TAC.
Manifold tilted. Check tubing for twists.
Carrier
position error.
Carrier movement is
blocked.
Check for/remove any obstruction.
Dirty carrier or carrier
rail.
Clean carrier and/or carrier rail.
MultiFlo™ FX Multi-Mode Dispenser
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