Clean The Internal Components - Biotek Synergy HT Operator's Manual

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Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance
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Clean the Internal Components

Applies only to Synergy HT models with injectors.
The Synergy HT's internal components that require routine cleaning include:
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Optical probes
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Surface beneath the microplate carrier
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Internal dispense tubes and injector heads
The internal components should be cleaned at least quarterly. In addition, if fluid has
spilled inside the instrument and/or if an unusually high background signal has been
flagged by the assay controls (typically blanks or negative controls), the optical probes and
the surface beneath the microplate carrier should be cleaned.
The procedures in this section should be performed in succession.
Start with Removing the Reader's Shroud and execute the
procedures that meet your needs, in the order in which they are
presented. Finish with Reassembling the Components.
We recommend running a
cleaning procedures. This will verify that all systems are functioning properly and allow
you to compare results before and after maintenance.
System Test in Gen5 before and after performing these
Caution! The buildup of deposits left by the evaporation
of spilled fluids within the read chamber can impact
performance of both the fluorescence and absorbance
functions. Be sure to perform a
after maintenance so that any changes in performance can
be noted.
System Test before and
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