Preventive Maintenance; Daily Cleaning For The Dispense Module - Biotek Synergy H1 Instructions For Use Manual

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Preventive Maintenance

A general Preventive Maintenance (PM) regimen for all Synergy H1 models includes
periodically cleaning all exposed surfaces and inspecting/cleaning the excitation and
emission filters and mirrors (if used). For models with the external dispense module,
additional tasks include flushing/purging the fluid path, and cleaning the tip prime
trough, priming plate, supply bottles, dispense tubing, and injectors.

Daily Cleaning for the Dispense Module

To ensure accurate performance and a long life for your dispense module and injectors,
flush and purge the fluid lines with deionized (DI) water every day or after completing
an assay run, whichever is more frequent. Some reagents may crystallize or harden
after use and clog the fluid passageways.
Take special care when using molecules that are active at very low concentrations (e.g.,
enzymes, inhibitors). Remove any residual reagent in the dispense lines using a
suitable cleaning solution (review the reagent's package insert for specific
recommendations).
Flushing the tubing at the end of each day, letting the DI water soak overnight, and
then purging the lines at the beginning of each day ensures optimal performance of the
dispense system. BioTek recommends performing a visual inspection of the dispense
accuracy before running an assay protocol that includes dispense steps.
BioTek also recommends flushing the module with DI water before conducting the
decontamination procedure.
Models with injectors:
mold may require decontamination. See the
Decontamination section for complete instructions.
Accumulated algae, fungi, or
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