Instruction manual

Section 9

Maintenance

Maintenance of Equipment

D GENE system with lid Remove core and clamps from tank. Replace buffer inside

tank with distilled water, turn pump on for 1–2 minutes to

rinse pump. Remove water from tank.

Core, tank, clamps Rinse thoroughly with distilled water after use.

Glass plates, spacer, combs Wash with a laboratory detergent (catalog number is 161-0722),

then rinse with distilled water.

Always inspect the D GENE system and replace any damaged components before use.

Repair damaged parts by Bio-Rad trained personnel with Bio-Rad approved components

only.

The controller retains its tuning parameters in non-volatile memory for 10 years without

power. Use unit at least once every 10 years to retain the setting.