Luminex FLEXMAP 3D User Manual - Manual (Page 56)

Fluid Leaks
Fluid leaks can result in poor pressurization and failed sample acquisition.
TABLE 4. Fluid Leaks
Symptom Possible cause Solution
Fluid is pooled around the
Luminex
® FLEXMAP 3D ®
instrument.
Fittings or fluid lines are damaged. Turn off and disconnect the instrument to
avoid electrical shock and contact
Technical Support.
Fluid drips from the sample probe. The sample probe is clogged. See the section titled “ Clogs ”.
The sample valve is faulty. Contact Technical Support.
Fluid leaks from the front of the
instrument. The syringe seal leaks. Replace the syringe seal. See the section
titled “
Replacing the Syringe Teflon Seals ”.
The syringe valve leaks. Hand-tighten the syringe connection (silver
knob) on the syringe valve. Use the
software to run a prime command. If leaks
continue, contact Technical Support.
Sample Probe Problems
Problems with the sample probe can lead to fluid leaks and pressurization problems, and
they can inhibit sample acquisition.
TABLE 5. Sample Probe Problems
Symptom Possible cause Solution
The sample probe leaks. The sample probe is clogged. See the section titled “ Clogs ”.
The sample arm is stuck in the up
or down position. The sample probe motor connections are
loose. Contact Technical Support.
The sample probe motor is faulty. Contact Technical Support.
Probe calibration not done. Perform Automatic Probe Height
Adjustment using the software.
The sample arm does not go
down smoothly. The microtiter plate is incorrectly seated. Adjust the microtiter plate.
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