Tip Eject Chute Removal and Replacement

Parts and Materials Required

• Proper PPE

• Ball driver, 12"
• Hex screwdriver, 4 mm long
• TIP EJECT CHUTE, MODULE

Time Required

• 60 minutes

Removal Procedure

1. Put on proper PPE.

WARNING—MTUs may be present in module. It is necessary to remove all MTUs to avoid contamination.

2. Clear MTUs using one of the following methods
   • Reboot the Panther System main software.

     Or

   • Start Service Software, navigate to the Service Software System tab, and click Clear MTUs.

     

3. Power down the Panther System.
4. Carefully open the Service Drawer.
5. Open the Mid Bay
6. To remove the Sample Tip Chute:
   1. Remove the Sample Dispense Slot.
   2. Remove the screws that secure the Tip Chute Station.

      

   3. Remove the rear screw and washer.
   4. Carefully pull the Tip Chute Station out of the system.
7. To remove the Reagent Tip Chute:
   1. Remove the Magnetic Parking Module.
   2. Remove the Tip Chute washer and screws on the front and back of the module.
   3. Carefully remove the Tip Chute.

      

   4. Remove the rear screw and washer.
   5. Carefully pull the Tip Chute Station out of the system.

Note—If returning the module, decontaminate and fill out the appropriate paperwork to return the module.

Replacement Procedure

1. Reverse the removal procedure.

Alignment/Calibration

Sample Tip Chute

1. Teach the Sample Pipettor to the Sample Dispense Slot.
2. Teach the Sample Pipettor to the Sample Tip Eject Chute.
3. Teach the Distributor to the Sample Dispense slot.

Reagent Tip Chute

1. Teach the Reagent Pipettor to the Reagent Tip Eject Chute.
2. Teach the Distributor to the Magnetic Parking Module.

Verification

1. Verify pick and strip tip with Service Software.