To Clean And Flush The Wash System - Agena BIOSCIENCE MassARRAY Nanodispenser RS1000 User Manual

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IMPORTANT
This step is only necessary if you are running fewer than 10 SpectroCHIP Arrays per month. In that
case, it is critical that the cleaning and flushing procedures be performed monthly to prevent
microbial growth in the wash system.
NOTE
If you are using external supply and waste tanks, follow the instructions provided in Cleaning and
flushing the wash system (for external tanks only), page 143.
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WARNING
WARNING! You will be handling ethanol in this procedure. For safe handling procedures, refer
to the ethanol MSDS provided by your supplier. At a minimum: 1) wear protective clothing
(laboratory gloves, eye protection, and laboratory coat), 2) have adequate laboratory ventilation,
3) keep away from ignition sources, 4) and have proper fire extinguishing devices/solutions readily
accessible.
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WARNING
WARNING! You will be handling NaOH in this procedure. For safe handling procedures, refer to
the MSDS provided by your NaOH supplier. At a minimum: 1) wear protective clothing (laboratory
gloves, eye protection, and laboratory coat), 2) take extreme caution to avoid eye or skin contact,
3) have adequate ventilation of your laboratory, and 4) have appropriate spill kits readily
accessible. If skin or eye contact occurs, flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.

To clean and flush the wash system

1. Drain the waste tank to make sure that it is empty (see
the waste tank is drained, leave the tubing attached to the waste port. The waste tank
will be drained again later in this procedure.
2. Drain the supply tank:
a. Go to the Maintenance screen (tap the Back button
the MAINTENANCE button
b. Tap SUPPLY TANK Drain on the Maintenance screen.
Instructions on valve operation appear
Figure 4.24 Draining the Supply Tank
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Chapter 4 Maintenance Procedures
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