MA-3000 Teflon Joint and Flowcell cleaning

MA-3000 Teflon Joint and Flowcell cleaning

(1) Remove the teflon joints and disassemble the flowcells (Instructions for disassembling flowcells
(2) Put all the teflon joints and flowcell components in a beaker
(3) Pour a neutral detergent in the beaker until all parts are completely covered     
Recommend a 1% Alconox Solution
(4) Sonicate for at least 30 minutes
(5) Remove all components from the detergent and wash each part with DI Water
(6) Put rinsed parts into a beaker of 10% Nitric Acid Solution and sonicate for another 30 minutes
(7) Remove from the HNO3 solution and rinse with DI Water
(8) Towel dry with Kimwipes, blow dry with compressed air and/or allow to air dry until completely dry.





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