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System Maintenance
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2 Click Instrument > Fluidics Maintenance > Priming from the NovoExpress
software. Repeat the procedure two times.
Figure 107. Priming Function in NovoExpress
3 Press the power switch on the front panel of the instrument to initiate the
automatic shutdown cleaning process.
4 After the shutdown cleaning process is completed, the instrument will power
off automatically. The NovoExpress software status bar will show
Instrument
not Connected message.
5 Empty all the reagent containers and empty the waste. Rinse the containers
with Milli-Q or 0.2 µm filtered DI water thoroughly and air dry.
Prime Fluidic System after Long-Term Storage
If the instrument has not been used for more than two weeks, a thorough cleaning
process is also recommended before using the instrument to ensure the fluidic
system is working in optimal condition.
1 Sterilize the reagent containers following the procedure described in Sterilize
Instrument Reagent Containers of this guide.
2 Add NovoFlow, NovoRinse, and NovoClean to the corresponding containers.
3 Press the power button on the front panel of the instrument. The instrument
will start the automatic start-up cleaning procedure.
4 Click Instrument > Fluidics Maintenance > Priming from the NovoExpress
software. Repeat the procedure two times.
NOTE
If the instrument has not been used for more than two months, it is also
recommended to replace the fluidic system consumables before use. Refer to
Replacing Fluidic System Consumables in this guide for detailed procedure.
Purge Fluidic System before Shipment
If for any reason the instrument needs to be shipped or relocated, perform the
following procedure to purge the fluidic system before packaging and shipping