Thermo Scientific Wellwash User manual

Thermo Scientific
Wellwash
User Manual
Rev. 1.1, Cat. No. N15777

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Cat. No. N15777
February 2014
(This translation corresponds to the original master document Thermo Scientific™ Wellwash™ User Manual,
Cat. No. N15777, Rev. 1.1.)
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About This User Manual
Intended users
The Thermo Scientific™ Wellwash™ microplate washer can be used as standalone in research and
routine-test laboratories by professional personnel.
How to use this user manual
This user manual is for the following instruments: Wellwash 1x8, Cat. No. 5165000, and Wellwash
1x12, Cat. No. 5165040. It has been written to give you the information you need to:
•Review safety precautions
•Install the Wellwash
•Navigate and edit in the Wellwash user interface
•Operate the instrument
•Make and run wash protocols
•Define wash parameters
•Perform cleaning and maintenance procedures
•Troubleshoot the instrument performance
This user manual also describes all the features and specifications of the Wellwash instrument as
well as ordering information.
Read the manual in its entirety before operating the instrument.
Keep the user manual on the CD provided for future reference. The user manual is an important part
of the instrument and should be readily available during use of the instrument. Keep the user manual
together with the instrument in case you distribute it onwards.
For more information
For the latest information on products and services, visit our websites at:
http://www.thermoscientific.com
http://www.thermoscientific.com/wellwash
http://www.unitylabservices.com
In an effort to produce useful and appropriate documentation, we appreciate any comments you may
have on this user manual to your local Thermo Fisher Scientific representative.
Manufacturer
Thermo Fisher Scientific Oy
Ratastie 2, P.O. Box 100
FI-01621 Vantaa
Finland
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Safety symbols and markings
These symbols are intended to draw your attention to particularly important information and alert you
to the presence of hazards as indicated.
Safety symbols and markings used on the Wellwash
The following symbols and markings appear on the type label and the instrument itself.
Power ON
Power OFF
Serial number
Catalog number
Date of manufacture
Consult instructions for use
WEEE symbol!This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EC.
Warning and other markings used in the documentation
The following symbols and markings appear in this user manual.
Warning! Risk of electric shock.
Warning! Biohazard risk.
Warning! Risk of injury to the user(s).
Caution! Risk of damage to the instrument, other equipment or loss of performance or
function in a specific application.
Note!Marks a hint, important information that is useful in the optimum operation of the
system, or an item of interest.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Wellwash Microplate Washer ........................................................8
Intended use....................................................................................................................................8
Principle of operation .......................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2: Installation ....................................................................................................................10
Unpacking......................................................................................................................................10
How to unpack ............................................................................................................................10
Checking delivery for completeness or damage..........................................................................10
Environmental requirements........................................................................................................10
Setups............................................................................................................................................11
Releasing the transport lock........................................................................................................11
Installing the priming vessel........................................................................................................12
Installing the wash head..............................................................................................................12
Liquid bottles and channels.........................................................................................................14
Connection diagram...............................................................................................................15
Installing the liquid bottles ......................................................................................................16
Foaming.................................................................................................................................17
Connecting the power supply cable.............................................................................................18
USB port for PC.............................................................................................................................18
Warnings and cautions...................................................................................................................18
Electrical .....................................................................................................................................18
Defects and abnormal stresses...................................................................................................19
Operating precautions and limitations before operation..................................................................19
Mechanical checks before switching on .........................................................................................20
Installing the aerosol cover.............................................................................................................20
Switching on ..................................................................................................................................21
Performing the operational check after switching on ......................................................................21
Settings after installation................................................................................................................21
Chapter 3: Wellwash Main Parts....................................................................................................22
Front view......................................................................................................................................22
Back view.......................................................................................................................................22
Side views......................................................................................................................................23
Liquid system diagram...................................................................................................................23
USB memory device port ...............................................................................................................23
USB PC port ..................................................................................................................................24
Plate carrier ...................................................................................................................................24
Wash heads...................................................................................................................................24
Shaker ...........................................................................................................................................24
Chapter 4: Operating the Instrument.............................................................................................25
Display and keys for navigating and editing ...................................................................................25
Menus............................................................................................................................................26
Main menu.....................................................................................................................................27
Liquid level detection...................................................................................................................27
Chapter 5: Running Protocols .......................................................................................................28
General operating procedure for running a protocol.......................................................................28
Filling and emptying liquid bottles...................................................................................................29
Starting ready-made protocols.......................................................................................................29
Starting a ready-made protocol with the quick keys (F1-F3)........................................................29
Starting a ready-made protocol from the list................................................................................30
Loading the plate ...........................................................................................................................30
Priming the system.........................................................................................................................32
Strip selection ................................................................................................................................32
Strip selection with the number keys...........................................................................................32
Strip selection with the Layout row..............................................................................................33
Starting a run .................................................................................................................................34
Canceling a run..............................................................................................................................34
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