Extended Non-Use And Storage; Maintenance During Extended Non-Use; Preparation For Storage - Labcyte Echo 525 User Manual

Extended Non-Use and Storage

Extended Non-Use and Storage
The Echo Liquid Handler is designed to be used on a regular basis (daily or within a week). Regular use keeps the acoustic
transducer wet and provides consistent liquid transfer results.
The acoustic transducer must remain wet to retain the high degree of precision and accuracy that is required for nanoliter volume
transfer. If the transducer is allowed to dry out, the focal length can change. Prolonged drying of the transducer may result in an
extended repair.
If you do not plan to use the Echo Liquid Handler for longer than two weeks, perform one of the following options:
If the Echo Liquid Handler remains connected to the power source, chiller, air and vacuum lines, then perform the
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maintenance procedure described in topic
If the Echo Liquid Handler will be disconnected and stored for an indefinite period of time, then the instrument must be
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prepared for storage. For more information, see

Maintenance During Extended Non-Use

The following procedure assumes that the Echo Liquid Handler is still connected to the power source, chiller, air and vacuum
lines.
1. Leave the coupling fluid pump on to provide a continuous flow of coupling fluid to the Echo transducer. Purge and replace
the coupling fluid every two weeks. For more information, see
2. Perform scheduled maintenance at two-week and one month intervals.
3. Call Labcyte Service and Support to schedule six-month maintenance. For more information, see

Preparation for Storage

Contact Labcyte Service and Support to arrange for the storage of the Echo Liquid Handler. For more information, see
Information. Include an estimate of how long the instrument will be stored and where it will be stored.
The Labcyte service engineer may replace the coupling fluid with fresh water and seal the nose cone to keep the acoustic
transducer wet during storage.
When you are ready to return the Echo to full operation, contact Labcyte Service and Support. The Labcyte service engineer will
determine what assembly or testing steps are required to ensure that the instrument is operating correctly.
Note: If you plan to store the Echo Liquid Handler in a different facility, follow the moving procedures in the topic,
Instrument Relocation.
Caution: Do not store the Echo Liquid Handler outside of the storage temperature range: 5°C – 45°C (41°F – 113°F).
Temperatures outside of this range can damage the instrument.
Maintenance During Extended
Preparation for Storage.
Purge Echo Coupling
CHAPTER 6 | Maintenance and Service
Non-Use.
Fluid.
Maintenance Schedule.
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