Beckman Coulter AutoMate 2500 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 135

ring is missing, check if it is stuck in the retaining nut or in the centering unit. Remove
it.
Important
9
Immerse the tip carrier in a 1 % cleaning solution of rea-sol (1% rea-sol, 99%
demineralized water).
10
While the tip carrier is immersed in the cleaning solution, mount the clean second tip
carrier on the pipettor to continue processing samples.
a. Push the tip carrier up gently so that the shaped end of the tip carrier securely fits
into the socket.
b. Hold the tip carrier with one hand. Turn the retaining nut only. Turn it as far as it
will comfortably go. In its final position, the bottom of the nut should be aligned
with the thread of the tip carrier (left picture). The thread of the tip carrier should
not be visible (right picture).
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The correct O-ring position guarantees that the pipettor can operate without
failure. The O-ring should be placed in the groove on the tip carrier. Do not operate
the pipettor without an O-ring.
User Maintenance
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