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8.D. Decontamination Using the UV Lamp (continued)
To turn on the UV lamp manually, navigate to the Home screen, and select the Setup option. In the Maxwell 16
Configuration screen, select UV On. In the UV Decontamination screen, select Yes. Set the amount of time you
would like to run the lamp. The recommended setting is 1 hour. The maximum setting is 10 hours.
8.E. Replacing the UV Bulb
Wear gloves. Do not touch the bulb with your bare hands; transfer of oils from your hand to the glass can compromise
the bulb. The UV Bulb has an average life of 3000 hours. The Maxwell
the accumulated UV Bulb usage reaches 2950 hours, and we recommend that you change the bulb at this point.
Replacement bulbs can be purchased from Promega (Cat.# SP1080).
To replace the bulb, locate the old bulb in the UV lamp socket, which is just inside the door on the ceiling of the
instrument. See Figure 10. Twist the bulb a quarter turn until it can slide out. Place the new bulb into UV lamp socket,
and twist a quarter turn until it is firmly in place.
The UV bulb contains mercury and must be disposed of properly. To dispose of a bulb, please follow your institutional
requirements for clean up and disposal of mercury.
8.F. Periodic Maintenance
Linear Slides: If the linear slides become sticky, they may be lubricated with light machine oil. Use a cotton swab, and
apply only as much as is needed to make the heads and plate slide easily. Do not get oil on the black drive belts.
Belts: Inspect the belts periodically. If excessive wear or excessive slack is noted, contact Promega or your local
Promega representative, and arrangements will be made to service the instrument.
9.
Troubleshooting
For questions not addressed here, please contact your local Promega Branch Office or Distributor. Contact information
available at: www.promega.com. E-mail: techserv@promega.com
Symptoms
The instrument is making an unusual, rapid clicking
noise when it is turned on.
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Causes and Comments
• Verify that the Magnetic Rod Assembly/Plunger Bar shipping
anchors and platform shipping anchors were removed.
• Sensors may need to be cleaned. Contact your local Promega
representative for assistance with sensor cleaning.
• Look for obstructions that may be preventing a head from
moving through its full range of motion (for example, Plungers
in the tracks of the deck).
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