Replacing Probes - Molecular Devices SkanStacker 300 User Manual

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Maintenance

Replacing Probes

Individual probes can be replaced if identified to be the sole problem.
Step 1 Identify if aspirate or dispense probe is to be replaced.
Inlet Probe used for dispense probe (part #1700-0190, pkg. 10/
box).
Outlet Probe used for aspirate probe (part #1700-0239, pkg. 10/
box).
Step 2
Pull out probe with pliers.
Remove old glue particles from wash head.
Step 3
Insert new probe, burr diameter = 1.10 mm.
Apply Loctite Activator no.7649 on the mounting area on the
probe.
Push probe in until it is the same length as surrounding probes.
Step 4
Apply glue around probe at the point of entry at the wash head
Commercially available glue recommended: Loctite QuickTite Super
Glue Easy Squeeze Gel or Loctite 290 Loctite Threadlocker Green
(does not set up as quickly as QuickTite).
Step 5
After 15 minutes, use water to wash excess glue off wash head.
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