MicroCal™ VP-Capillary DSC Routine Maintenance
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3. be filled with de ionized water When necessary e Every 250 to 300 runs replace valve needle seal A software notice will appear when it is time to perform this procedure e Every 250 to 300 runs or sooner if the seal is leaking replace the syringe plunger A software notice will appear when it is time to perform this procedure e Every 600 to 900 runs or as needed when the syringe is bent or corroded replace the syringe Operation Necessary reagents parts and tools References For further instructions for maintaining MicroCal VP Capillary DSC system refer to MicroCal VP Capillary DSC System Replacing the valve needle seal Preventive Maintenance parts kit KIT190050 Cleaning instruction 28 9897 40 Replacing the syringe plunger Simple hand tools and common laboratory glassware and Replacing the syringe reagents System verification MicroCal VP Capillary DSC RNase Test Kit 28429062 Cell cleaning 2096 Contrad 70 or 1496 Decon 90 Cleaning solution 596 sodium hydroxide NaOH and a sodium hypochlorite solution NaOCl MicroCal VP Capillary DSC System User Manual 28 9887 73 Preventive maintenance GE Healthcare provides preventive maintenance service and will be happy to discuss the maintenance interval most suitable for your situation Contact your local representative or find your local contact details at www gelifesciences com contact Maintenance calendar for MicroCal VP Capillary DSC a 0 D E vo
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