Cleaning And Flushing The Wash System (For External Tanks Only) - Agena BIOSCIENCE MassARRAY Nanodispenser RS1000 User Manual

C.6 Cleaning and flushing the wash system (for external tanks only)
Drain the external
waste tank
Drain the internal
supply tank
NOTE
These instructions are for a setup using an external supply tank and an external waste tank. If you
are using a combination of internal and external tanks, for example, an internal supply tank with
an external waste tank (or vice versa), please contact Agena Bioscience Customer Support for
assistance.
This section explains how to clean the supply and waste tanks with ethanol and then
flush the wash system with a 65% ethanol solution.
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CAUTION
It is critical that the cleaning and flushing procedures be performed monthly to prevent microbial
growth in the wash system.
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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.
1. Empty the external waste tank by following the instructions on
1. Go to the Maintenance screen (tap the Back button
MAINTENANCE button
2. Tap SUPPLY TANK Drain on the Maintenance screen.
Instructions on valve operation appear
Figure C.9 Draining the Supply Tank
3. Open the main door and lift the front access panel to access the tank control valves.
(See page 10 for instructions on opening the front access panel.)
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on the Main Menu).
(Figure C.9).
Appendix C External Tanks
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on any screen and tap the
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