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Bent needle on 2707 Sample Manager - WKB59518

Article number: 59518

SYMPTOMS

  • Bent needle

ENVIRONMENT

  • 2707 Sample Manager

CAUSE

Needle misalignment causing the needle to hit the vial cap

Wash statio misalignment or dislocation causing needle to hit the side and bent. 

Using unsupported plate type of 12 vials, 2 mL (405018181 - Holder, 12 Well, Vial, 2 mL).

FIX or WORKAROUND

  • Replace the needle (part number 700003842 - Standard Needle Assembly, 15µL).

Directions to replace the needle are in Section 3.6 of the 2707 Autosampler Overview and Maintenance Guide (71500168202).

  • Calibrate needle positions
  • For the 2 mL vial, replace the plate type with 48 well (part number 700011047-HOLDER, 48 WELL, 2 mL VIAL).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Other options:

Preparative Needle Assembly, 60 µL (part number 700004085)
Bio-Compatible Needle Assembly, 15 µL (part number 700003843)

id59518, 2707, 2707SFC

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