2 Installing the Bravo Platform
Starting up and shutting down
Shutting down the Bravo Platform
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Shut down the Bravo Platform before you:
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Clean the Bravo Platform
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Change the liquid-handling head
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Install accessories
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Move the Bravo Platform
Always turn off the Bravo Platform before installing or uninstalling a liquid-handling
head. Failure to do so can damage the head electronics.
To shut down the Bravo Platform:
1
If removing the liquid-handling head, ensure that the disposable tips are removed.
2
Optionally, home the liquid-handling head.
3
Shut down the computer.
4
Turn off any accessories, for example, the Pump Module.
5
If using an Auto Filling Reservoir, disconnect the bottles to prevent siphoning.
6
On the side of the Bravo Platform, press the power switch to the off (o) position.
7
If applicable, uninstall the liquid-handling head.
For information about...
Setting up and using the Bravo
Platform
G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide
See...
Bravo Platform User Guide
For details on how to access this guide,
see
"Where to find user information" on
page
vii.