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Installing the platepads
Before you start
Procedure
G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide
The Bravo deck has nine labware locations. A platepad or accessory is
installed at each of the nine locations to hold the labware in position. Several
types of platepads are available for the Bravo Platform: standard, tall, and
short. Each platepad has a crosshairs in one corner, which is used to set the
pipettor teachpoint for the deck location. The following figure shows a
standard platepad.
Figure Standard platepad with crosshairs
Make sure you have the following:
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Platepad
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Flathead cap screw, M6 x 40 mm
IMPORTANT
Debris on the bottom surface of the platepad can prevent it
from sitting level on the deck. Ensure that the platepad is clean before you
install it.
To install a platepad:
1
With the crosshairs toward the back side of the device, align the pins in
the bottom of the platepad with the holes on the deck.
Figure Platepad crosshairs orientation on the Bravo deck (top view)
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Make sure the pins are inserted correctly and the accessory sits level on
the deck.
2
Secure the platepad to the deck using the screw provided.
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