Beckman Coulter AutoMate 2500 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 132

User Maintenance
Aliquot Module Maintenance
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If droplets appear, the system has a leak. Inspect the connection that was opened while
cleaning.
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Leaks must be found and repaired. If the problem persists, contact your Beckman
Coulter representative.
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If no leak is found, resume routine operation.
Clean the Tip Carrier of EZ Pipettor (GEN 2)
Cleaning intervals
Visually check the cleanliness of the tip carrier once a day, ideally at the end of routine
operation. As per design, the filter tips make the EZ Pipettor very easy to maintain as daily
cleaning is not required. The tip carrier of the pipettor should only be cleaned if dirt is
visible. Also clean the tip carrier to recover from a motion error of the aliquot module
indicated by the system.
Discontinuous operation
The EZ Pipettor is shipped with two tip carriers. Alternate using the two tip carriers. You
can continue operating the system with one tip carrier while cleaning the other one. It
takes about 30 minutes to clean a tip carrier and you do not have to interrupt operation.
Parts required for cleaning
• ODL20596 rea-sol cleaning agent. Do not use bleach!
• B37552 EZ Pipettor cleaning kit: Set of 3 cleaning brushes
• Laboratory glass container
• Dry, clean, lint-free absorbent tissue
• Compressed air (canned air or from laboratory supply)
Optional spare parts for EZ Pipettor
• B37545 spare tip carrier with 10 O-rings
• B37553 set of 10 O-rings
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