Cleaning And Lubricating The Linear Ways - Biotek BioStack 4 Operator's Manual

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9. Discard the used gloves and cloths using a biohazard trash bag and an
approved biohazard container.
10. Follow the instructions in
lubricate the linear ways to prevent rust from forming.
11. Reassemble the instrument.

Cleaning and Lubricating the Linear Ways

Read the Warnings & Precautions on page 61.
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Note: Do not let the gripper flop around! Before moving the BioStack 3 or BioStack 4,
secure the gripper with a rubber band or tape to prevent it from losing its alignment. A
complex recalibration is required if it is knocked out of position.
Periodic cleaning and lubrication of the linear ways and screws on the two stack
lifters and the plate carrier is necessary to ensure optimum performance of these
components during plate transfer.
A grease kit (BioTek PN 7110017) is included in your BioStack package contents.
Use a clean towel, rubber gloves, a toothbrush, and lint-free swabs or wipes
(moistened with alcohol to assist the process), and the lubricant contained in the kit
when performing this procedure.
Perform these steps every six months and before storage or shipment:
BioStack™ Microplate Stacker
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