Empty Syringe - PerkinElmer VICTOR Nivo User Manual

5 Dispenser Module (Optional)
4. Click Wash/Prime as often as needed.
Notice
Careful and thorough routine washing will ensure a clean dispenser and ideal
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working conditions. If in doubt, tend to clean with more liquid and more often,
than cutting back on this maintenance step.
If you are only dispensing water or a light buffer, you do not need to follow the
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above washing protocol each time you are dispensing. It is enough to wash it 2
or 3 times with water (in case of a buffer), and remove the remaining water
afterwards. Still, if the dispenser is used regularly, a weekly wash following the
protocol should be performed.
Solutions which contain proteins will compromise your microplate dispenser
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performance over time. In that case we recommend rinsing the system daily
with an enzyme detergent solution followed by pure water. On a weekly or
monthly basis, flush with 0.1-0.5 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH), followed by
neutralization with an equivalent normality (0.1-0.5 M) of hydrochloric acid
(HCl). Rinse with pure water to remove the HCl.
Remove the stainless steel weights on the input tubings as well during the
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cleaning process.
Notice
Washing can also be performed by using the buttons located at the dispenser unit:
The PUMP SEL button is used to select the pump. Green light indicates the
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selected pump.
The WASH/PRIME button will start the washing of the pump. Priming does not
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start if the dispensing tip is inside the reader.
5.3

Empty Syringe

After dispensing, the remaining liquids can be returned to the reagent bottle by
clicking the Empty syringe button.
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