Agena BIOSCIENCE MassARRAY Nanodispenser RS1000 User Manual page 144

Appendix C External Tanks
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Emptying an external
waste tank
Three gallons is enough to process ten 384 SpectroCHIP Arrays. It is recommended
that the tank contain at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of water at the start of a run.
!
CAUTION
To avoid microbial growth, do not allow water to remain longer than seven days in the supply tank.
After seven days, discard the water and refill the tank with fresh Type 1, >18.2 MΩ water.
3. Insert the filter end of the supply tubing back into the supply tank.
Make sure that the end of the tubing with the metal fitting is at the bottom of the
reservoir so that air will not be drawn into the tubing. The metal fitting helps
compensate for the tendency of the tubing to float when it is empty.
Figure C.8 Filter End of the Supply Tubing
Metal fitting Check valve
(for weight)
4. Place the lid back on the tank.
5. Prime the supply system. See
!
WARNING
WARNING! Waste water may contain ethanol or residual DNA sample. Follow local regulations
for safe handling procedures. At a minimum: 1) wear protective clothing (laboratory gloves, eye
protection, and laboratory coat), 2) have adequate ventilation of your laboratory, 3) keep away
from ignition sources, and 4) have proper fire extinguishing devices/solutions readily accessible.
1. Remove the waste tubing from the tank.
!
WARNING
WARNING! Do not operate the instrument with the waste tubing removed from the external
waste tank.
!
CAUTION
A small amount of waste water may leak from the tubing when it is removed from the tank.
2. Remove the waste tank lid.
3. Empty the tank.
4. Place the tank back into position and insert the waste tubing into the tank.
Make sure that the tubing is placed securely in the tank so that it does not accidentally
pull out.
5. Place the lid back on the tank.
MassARRAY® Nanodispenser RS1000 v2.1 User Guide
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Inline filter
page 139 for instructions.
Supply tubing
USG-CUS-059 Rev05