Thermo Scientific appliedbiosystems SeqStudio Flex Series User Manual page 425

Shut Down Instrument—Remove polymer pouch, install conditioning reagent
pouch, then wash pump
In this procedure, you install an empty anode buffer container (ABC) to capture waste, replace the
polymer pouch with a conditioning reagent pouch, then wash the pump and channels with conditioning
reagent.
1. Remove the polymer pouch by pressing the polymer pouch lever down.
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Figure 72 Location of polymer pouch and lever
Polymer pouch
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Lever
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2. Place a cap on the polymer, then store at 2–8°C.
3. Wipe the pouch connector on the instrument with a moistened lab wipe.
4. Install the conditioning reagent pouch:
a. Remove the seal from the conditioning reagent pouch.
b. With the label facing the rear of the instrument, insert the pouch fitting into the slot on the
pump lever mechanism.
c. Push the polymer pouch lever up.
5. Tap Verify pouch to update the pouch information.
6. Close the instrument doors.
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