Maintenance and Troubleshooting
VERSAmax Tunable Microplate Reader Operator’s Manual 4-3
This chapter lists maintenance procedures and troubleshooting information, includ-
ing error codes that may be seen, followed by their most likely causes and remedies.
Technical
Support
Molecular Devices Corporation is a leading worldwide manufacturer and dis-
tributor of analytical instrumentation. We are committed to the quality of our
products and to fully supporting our customers with the highest level of tech-
nical service. In order to fully beneÞt from our technical services, please com-
plete the registration card and return it to the address printed on the card.
If you have any problems using the VERSAmax Tunable Microplate Reader
that are not covered in this chapter, in the U.S., contact our Technical Services
group at 1-800-635-5577; elsewhere contact your local representative.
Warnings and
Cautions
It is your responsibility to decontaminate the instrument,
as well as any accessories, before requesting service by Molecular
Devices representatives and before returning the instrument or any
components to Molecular Devices Corporation.
All maintenance procedures described in this manual can be
safely performed by qualiÞed personnel. Maintenance not covered in
this manual should be performed by a Molecular Devices representa-
tive.
Removal of protective covers that are marked with the High
Voltage warning symbol shown below can result in a safety hazard.
Always turn the instrument off and remove the power cord
and any computer/printer cables from the back prior to any mainte-
nance or installation operation
Never perform any operation on the instrument in an envi-
ronment where liquids or potentially damaging gases are present.
Risk of electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualiÞed person-
nel.
Use of organic solvents (such as dichloromethane) may cause
harm to the optics in the VERSAmax. Extreme caution is advised
when using organic solvents. Always use a plate lid and avoid placing
a plate containing these materials in the reading chamber for pro-
longed periods of time. Damage caused by the use of incompatible or
aggressive solvents is NOT covered by the instrument warranty.
Never touch any of the optic mirrors, Þlters, or cables or their
housing, or manifold. The optics are extremely delicate, and critical to
the instrument.
Do not touch or loosen any screws or parts other than those
speciÞcally designated in the instructions. Doing so could cause mis-
alignment and possibly void warranty.
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