INTELLICYT iQue SCREENER, Hardware Manual

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Hardware Manual: Part Number 10554 Rev C., iQue Maintenance: Standard Cleaning Procedures
Monthly Clean
The Monthly Clean is a special cleaning procedure that should be done
once a month. This clean works by filling the flow cell with an enzymatic
cleaner and letting it soak overnight.
To perform the Montly Clean, choose
Monthly Clean for the Clean Type.
Place a tube of Extended Flow Cell Cleaner on the detector inlet and
follow the wizard instructions. Note that the Extended Flow Cell Cleaner
is used without dilution. Once the clean has started, the detector will
slowly aspirate the cleaning solution until the flow cell is filled. Then the
detector will shut down.
At that point, a tube of filtered distilled water is placed on the detector inlet and the instrument is left to sit overnight.
When the detector is subsequently powered on, a longer water rinse cycle is automatically performed prior to the
normal startup.
Hydrocycle Clean
The Hydrocycle works by starting and stopping the detector fluidics
several times in succession. This creates pressure changes that are
effective in moving both debris and air through the system. The
Hydrocycle Clean is performed as needed, for example, when Daily QC
shows a higher than normal event count.
To perform a Hydrocycle Clean, select the
Hydrocycle Clean Clean Type.
Place a tube containing at least 3 mL of filtered, distilled water on the
detector inlet, and follow the wizard instructions. This clean takes about 30 minutes.
Backflush
The Backflush operation is used on-demand to clear a sample from the
detector inlet.
To perform a Backflush, select the Backflush Clean Type. Place an
empty tube on the detector inlet to catch the waste and follow the
wizard instructions.
Unclog
The Unclog operation is used on-demand to clear a clog from the flow cell
or detector inlet.
To perform an Unclog, select the
Unclog Clean Type. Place an empty tube
on the detector inlet to catch the waste and follow the wizard instructions.