Determining If The Chimneys Are In Good Condition; Emptying The 96Am Wash Station - Agilent Technologies AssayMAP 96AM Maintenance Manual

1 96AM Wash Station Maintenance Guide

Determining if the chimneys are in good condition

Determining if the chimneys are in good condition
Figure Close up views of 96AM Wash Station chimneys

Emptying the 96AM Wash Station

Before you start
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During normal operation of the 96AM Wash Station, the fluid flow out of the
top of each chimney and the shape of the fluid dome at the top of each
chimney must consistent. To ensure consistency in the fluid flow from each
chimney, the chimneys must be:
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Clean and free of any debris.
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Free of deformities or irregularities.
See the good condition chimneys in the following figure. The chimneys
must not be damaged, such as those shown in the figure (possibly from a
head collision).
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Equal in height and installed in the same orientation.
Chimney irregularities or damaged chimneys can cause large droplets to cling
to the syringe probes, which can introduce variability in the assay.
This topic describes how to use the Pump Reagent task in Bravo Diagnostics to
empty any fluid from the wash station.
WARNING
The probes of the Bravo 96AM Head are sharp and can scratch you if they
brush across your hand. A probe scratch can expose you to any contaminants remaining on
the probes. Wear gloves and use extreme caution to avoid brushing against the probes.
WARNING
When you initialize the Bravo Platform, the head and tie bar can move. To
prevent potential injury, keep clear of the device while it is in motion.
CAUTION
To prevent potential equipment damage, ensure that the deck is clear of any
obstacles before initializing the AssayMAP Bravo Platform.
AssayMAP 96AM Wash Station Maintenance Guide