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Material # 20004364
Document # 15065681 v01
Perform Periodic Maintenance
Perform the basic maintenance steps described in this section to ensure optimal
performance.
Maintenance
Frequency
Description
Instrument wash
Between each
run and if the
instrument is idle
for more than a
day.
Always perform an instrument wash after each run to
clear salts and enzymes from the instrument hardware
and to prevent clogs.
If the instrument has been idle for more than 24 hours,
a pre-run wash is recommended. For more
information, see
Empty waste
bottle
Between each
run.
To make sure that your run is not interrupted, empty
the waste bottle between runs.
Clean surfaces
One time per
week.
Use deionized water and a lint-free cleaning tissue to
clean the surface of the thermal stage and the reagent
stage. Clean the surface of the template and primer
tube strip holders.
Clean external
and flow cell
barcode scanner
windows
One time per
week.
Use deionized water and a lint-free cleaning tissue to
clean the external and flow cell barcode scanner
windows.
Maintenance
Wash
One time per
month.
Use 5% DECON (or 100 mM NaOH) to remove traces
of reagents from internal cBot components and inhibit
the growth of microorganisms. For more information,
see
Perform a Monthly Maintenance Wash
.
Check coolant
level
Every 3 months.
Make sure that the green coolant is visible through the
coolant window on the rear panel of the instrument. If
necessary, use a mirror to view the coolant window.
If the coolant is low, use a wide coin or standard
screwdriver to remove the coolant reservoir cap, and
fill the reservoir to just below the reservoir cap.
Use only Illumina coolant (part # 1003709). If you need
additional coolant, contact your Illumina FAS or FSE.
Preventive Maintenance
Illumina recommends that you schedule a preventive maintenance service each year. If you
are not under a service contract, contact your Territory Account Manager or Illumina
Technical Support to arrange for a billable preventive maintenance service.
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