Routine maintenance and cleaning

About this topic

This topic provides guidelines for cleaning and periodic routine maintenance.

Agilent recommends that you schedule an annual preventative maintenance. Preventive maintenance is an important part of keeping the Bravo Platform running smoothly and error free. To schedule the annual preventive maintenance service, contact Agilent Technical Support.

 

To prevent potential injury, always shut down the Bravo Platform before performing any maintenance procedure.

 

Cleaning up spills and periodic cleaning

 

Use only the recommended cleaning materials. Using other cleaning solutions and materials can cause damage to the device. Do not use abrasive, corrosive cleaning agents. Do not use metal brushes.

 

 

Alcohol and alcohol-based solutions can damage the gripper pads. Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the gripper pads.

 

Use a clean soft cloth to clean up spills on any part of the device immediately after a protocol run.

Clean the Bravo Platform weekly or as needed. Use standard laboratory wipes and a mild detergent or isopropyl alcohol to clean the exterior painted white surfaces and the metal surfaces of dust, grime, chemical deposits, and other debris.

Also see Cleaning up after a run.

Routine inspection and maintenance

 

Your inspection and maintenance schedule might vary depending on the frequency of use.

 

 

Inspection or maintenance task	Schedule	Symptoms
Inspect the Bravo Platform for wear.	Monthly	Corrosion and loose screws and bolts To resolve these issues, contact Agilent Technical Support.
Inspect moving parts to ensure they are not rubbing against each other.	Monthly	Rub marks or noises that might indicate rubbing To resolve these issues, contact Agilent Technical Support.
Verify teachpoint accuracy for each deck location. Reset the teachpoints as required.	Every 6 months, or sooner	Any of the following: • Issues when pressing on or removing pipette tips • Tips that appear off-center in the wells, or inaccurate pipetting at specific deck locations • Improper labware placement by the gripper Note: Issues other than teachpoint accuracy can also cause these symptoms. For details, see Troubleshooting hardware problems.
Pump Module. If applicable, inspect the tubing. Change out the tubing as necessary. For instructions on routing the tubing, see the Pump Module User Guide.	Monthly	Tube deterioration, or liquid fails to pump or fails to drain properly
Weigh Station. If applicable, verify that the configured empty and full weights are still valid. See Setting up a Weigh Station for instructions on how to configure the Weigh Station.	Bimonthly	Deterioration of liquid-level accuracy in reservoir

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Cleaning between protocol runs	Cleaning up after a run
Cleaning the Bravo Platform	Routine maintenance and cleaning
Setting teachpoints	Setting teachpoints
Reporting a problem	Reporting problems