Magnis and Magnis Dx NGS Prep System User Guide
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Cleaning the System Components
Precautions to take when cleaning the system components
Follow these precautions to avoid damaging the system during cleaning.
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Do not use solvents, such as acetone, benzene, or phenol-based agents to clean the system, as
these could damage the instrument. If you have questions about the safety of a particular
cleaning agent, contact
Agilent Worldwide Technical Support
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Wear gloves when cleaning the system.
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If you are cleaning the system due to a hazardous liquid spill, use appropriate personal
protective equipment before coming in contact with the liquid.
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When cleaning the instrument deck, avoid the exposed electrical hardware of the
heater/shaker/magnet (HSM) module.
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Do not spray water or cleaning agents directly onto the interior or exterior of the instrument.
Instead, apply the cleaning agent to a soft cloth or wipe. Remove any excess liquid from the
cloth or wipe before use to prevent introduction of liquid into instrument components.
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Do not use abrasive cloths or wipes to clean the system, especially on the window of the
barcode scanner.
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Do not submerge the barcode scanner or any other instrument component in water.
Clean the deck surfaces and instrument exterior
If needed, you can clean the deck surfaces and instrument exterior. Cleaning the deck surfaces
(as instructed below) can be performed in addition to or as an alternative to decontamination with
UV light.
1
Turn off the instrument at both the power button on the front and the power switch on the
back, and disconnect the power cord from the power supply.
2
Use a soft cloth or wipe moistened with water, 70% isopropyl alcohol, 70% ethanol, or freshly
diluted 10% bleach to clean the exterior of the instrument and the surfaces of the instrument
deck.
On the black surfaces of the instrument deck, cleaning with diluted bleach may leave a residue.
Wipe away any residue using a dry cloth or a cloth slightly moistened with water.
3
Allow the cleaned surfaces to completely dry. If necessary, remove any remaining moisture
with a dry, soft cloth.
4
Reconnect the power cord to the power supply. Turn on the power switch at the back of the
instrument, then press the power button on the front of the instrument.
5
(Optional) Perform UV decontamination of the instrument deck using the 30-minute quick
cycle. See
“Run a decontamination “quick cycle”
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