493 Pipette Tubing Removal Install

ORTHO VISION™ Analyzer
Pipette Tubing Removal

and Installation
For detailed instructions, see the on-board documentation.
Removal
1. In Maintenance mode, turn the two quarter-turn fasteners to the left with a flat-
head screwdriver to release the left side panel.
2. Open the Maintenance door.
3. Empty the Waste Tray.
4. Move the Pipette Probe over the Waste Tray to prevent the retaining nut from
dropping into the instrument.
5. Turn the retaining nut to left to remove it.
6. While holding the tubing, gently turn and twist the probe as you pull down on it to
remove it.
WARNING: The probe is sharp. Use caution when handling it.
7. Pull down on the lower collar to release it from the retaining block. The tubing will
uncoil from the tabs on the pipette arm carriage.
8. Pull the tubing up through the top of the Z-rack and down through the braided
sleeve.
9. Locate the top flow sensor on the left side of the instrument.
10. Turn the fitting to the left to loosen and remove the elbow from the valve.
11. Turn the coupling to the left to loosen and remove the tubing from the flow sensor.
12. Pull the tubing through the hole in the frame.
13. Pull the tubing through the two retaining clips until it is out of the braided sleeve.
Installation
1. Feed the end of the tubing without the connector through the two retaining clips
and down through the collar and braided sleeve until it comes out the other end of
the sleeve.
Inspect the new tubing for kinks, cracks, or any signs of

IMPORTANT:
damage. Do not use if damaged.
2. Feed the end of the tubing with the connector through the hole in the frame.
3. Install the tubing to the flow sensor, and tighten the coupling.
4. Install the elbow to the valve, and tighten the fitting.
5. Feed the tubing up through the short section of the braided sleeve and down
through the top of the Z-rack.
6. Carefully feed the tubing down through the Z-rack until it comes out through the
Tip Adapter.
If necessary, from the hole on the side of the Z-rack, use a small
NOTE: flat-head screwdriver to help guide the tubing down through the Tip
Adapter.
7. Loop the excess tubing and secure it in the tabs on the side of the Pipette Arm
carriage.
8. Use the tube cutter contained in the OV Spare Parts and Tool Kit to trim the end of
the tubing. This will ensure a tight fit between the end of the probe and the tubing.
9. Grip the cutter in the center and pull back on the release lever to open it.
WARNING: The tube cutter blade is very sharp.
10. Hold the cutter with the arrow side facing up, and feed the end of the tubing
through the appropriate-sized hole. Feed it through until it is flush with the bottom
of the cutter.
11. Carefully close the blade to trim the tubing.
Use caution when performing the next step. The tip of the
WARNING:
probe is sharp.
12. Hold the tubing and push the probe into the tubing while turning the probe to the
right.
13. Carefully slide the retaining nut over the probe into position and tighten it.
14. Lower the probe all the way down, as far as it will go.
Ensure that the probe is above the Waste Tray so it does not
CAUTION:
get damaged when it is lowered.
15. Carefully wipe down the probe with a lint-free cloth and the appropriate cleaning
solution.
See the Reference Guide for a description of acceptable

CAUTION:
cleaning solutions.
16. Close the Maintenance door.

17. The software will initiate the Pipetting Probe Adjustment, the Pump Test, and the
Pipetting Volume Test.
Check the condition of the tubing, and verify the following:
• The tubing is properly connected and secured.
• The tubing is not pinched, and has no bends or twists. This
CAUTION:
could prevent liquid from reaching the Pipette.
• There are no leaks in any of the tubing or connections.
If any of these conditions are not verified, repeat the steps of
this procedure.
18. Install the panel. Place the bottom edge of the panel into the frame so the tabs are
in the two slots, and then push the top of the panel against the frame.
19. Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the two quarter-turn fasteners to the right to
secure the panel.

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ORTHO VISION™ Analyzer

Pipette Tubing Removal

WARNING: The probe is sharp. Use caution when handling it.

Inspect the new tubing for kinks, cracks, or any signs of

WARNING: The tube cutter blade is very sharp.

See the Reference Guide for a description of acceptable

16. Close the Maintenance door.

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