Handling The Consumables; Tip Combs - Thermo Scientific KingFisher Duo User Manual

Handling the
consumables
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How to handle the KingFisher Duo consumables, such as tip combs,
plates and elution strip, are described below. For more information,
refer to Chapter 8: "Ordering Information".

Tip combs

Specially designed tip combs that protect the magnets during the
process are available for different plate types and applications.
To handle KingFisher Duo 12-tip combs correctly:
1. Take an individual KingFisher Duo 12-tip comb from the package
(Figure 4–23).
Figure 4–23. KingFisher Duo 12-tip comb packed in a separate bag
2. Unpack the plastic bag and place one of the tip combs onto the tip
row (default row B) of the KingFisher 96 deep well plate
(Figure 4–24). Avoid bending the tip combs to ensure proper
instrument operation.
Figure 4–24. Placing the KingFisher Duo 12-tip comb
To handle KingFisher Duo 6-tip combs correctly:
1. Take a KingFisher Duo 6-tip comb package where four unattached
tip combs are packed onto a KingFisher Flex 24 deep well plate
(Figure 4–25).

Handling the consumables

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