Replacing the Tubing
Replacing the Tubing
To replace the dispense tubing:
1. Separate the dispense line quick-connector in the cap of the
Wash Container. Unscrew the cap, lay it and the Pick-Up Filter
on a clean paper towel.
2. Discard the contents of the Wash Container. Thoroughly rinse
the container with deionized water and let it dry.
3. Disconnect and discard the Wash Container Internal Tube and
pick-up filter that is attached to the barb on the Quick Connect
Fitting in the Cap.
4. Replace the Wash Container Internal Tube and pick-up filter.
5. Remove the Quick Connect Fitting from the Pump Tube that is
attached to the Pump Inlet. Disconnect the tube from the pump
and discard.
6. Reattach the Quick Connect Fitting to a new length of Pump
Tube and attach the free end of the tube to the Pump Inlet.
7. Disconnect both ends of the Dispense Tube that is attached to
the Pump Outlet and the Wash Head, remove the tubing from the
dispense valve and discard.
8. Attach the short length of larger diameter tube to the Pump
Outlet and to the other end fit the larger barb of the Reducer
Fitting. To the small end of the Reducer fit the long length of
small diameter dispense tube and attach the free end to the
Wash Head
9. Route the dispense tubing through the upper slot in the front
corner of the instrument and through the routing clips at the front
of the instrument. Fit the dispense tubing in the dispense valve.
10. Fill the Wash Container with fresh wash fluid. Place the Wash
Container Internal Tube and pick-up filter back into the Wash
Container and screw the Cap on. Reconnect the dispense line
quick-connector.
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