Qiagen BioRobot M48, User Manual

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Preventive Maintenance
QIAGEN BioRobot M48 01/2003
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6 Preventive Maintenance
The following preventive maintenance procedures must be
carried out to ensure reliable operation of the BioRobot M48:
•
Daily preventive maintenance — after the last protocol
run of the day
• Weekly preventive maintenance — every week
• Monthly preventive maintenance — every month
WARNING Risk of electric shock
[W10]
Do not open any panels on the BioRobot M48.
Risk of personal injury and material damage
Only perform maintenance which is specifically described
in this manual.
Annual preventive maintenance
Removal and replacement of mechanical and electrical parts
are carried out by QIAGEN Instrument Service Specialists
only.
Servicing
Each BioRobot workstation is supplied with a one-year
Warranty that includes all repairs due to mechanical
breakdown. Worldwide, the maximum time for response to a
breakdown is 5 days. Application development, software
upgrades, worktable accessories, disposable items, and
replacement of spare parts such as syringes, tubing, and
pipet tips are not included in the Warranty.
QIAGEN offers comprehensive Service Support Agreements,
including Warranty Extensions, Full Cover Support
Agreements, and Preventive Maintenance Agreements.
Service Support Agreements minimize downtime and ensure
high performance from your workstation. In addition, service