Notices| vii
Change the Plate Carrier Setting (Touch screen) 169
Change the Plate Clearance Setting (Touch screen) 169
Plate Carrier Speed 170
Upload-Download Protocols (LHC Only) 170
Transfer Protocols (Touch Screen Only) 170
Transfer Plate Lid Definitions 171
Maintenance 173
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
RADSingle-tube Cassette - Unclog the Tip 196
RAD8-to-1 Cassette - Unclog the Tips 197
Record the Number of Plates Processed 199
RAD8-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
Storing the Instrument 210
Replace Components 210
Calibrate the Backlash for Syringe Dispenser 212
Qualification 215
Qualification Overview 216
Washer 216
Peri-pump and Syringe Dispensers 216
Qualification Schedule 217
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