Installing The Manifold - Molecular Devices MultiWash+ User Manual

Installing the Manifold

There are three manifolds available for the MultiWash+ Microplate Washer.
The standard 8-channel manifold works with 96-well plates in portrait orientation.
The optional 12-channel manifold works with 96-well plates in landscape orientation.
The optional 16-channel manifold works with 384-well plates in portrait orientation.
The instrument comes with the standard 8-channel manifold. The standard manifold and the
fluidics tubing for connecting the manifold to the instrument are packed in separate
accessories boxes.
To install the manifold:
1. Open the clear cover.
2. Connect the red quick-fit connector on the aspiration tubing to the red connector on the
top of the instrument.
Figure 1-7: Manifold and Fluidics Tubing
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3. Slide the other end of the aspiration tubing onto the red connector on the manifold.
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Chapter 1: Unpacking and Setting Up the Instrument
Description
Manifold
Manifold holder
Aspiration tubing (red)
Dispense tubing (blue)
Pinch valve
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