Qiagen PyroMark Q24 MDx, User Manual

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Maintenance
6-2 PyroMark Q24 MDx User Manual 01/2016
6.2 Maintenance of the PyroMark Q24 MDx
Instrument
6.2.1 Cleaning the instrument
If the instrument has been contaminated by dust and
spillage, clean it according to the instructions below.
Important points before starting:

Avoid harsh cleaners and chemicals, and getting
moisture inside the instrument

The cleaning liquid must be applied to the cloth only

Do not use any organic solvent or detergent other than
ethanol when cleaning the screen.
The following items are required:

Ethanol (70%)

High-purity water (Milli-Q 18.2 MΩ x cm or equivalent)

Clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloths
Procedure
1. When the instrument is not processing, using the

and

screen buttons, select “Shutdown” in the main menu
and press “OK”.
2. When the message “It is now safe to turn off the
instrument” appears, switch off the instrument. The
power switch is located at the rear of the instrument.
3. Disconnect the instrument from the mains power. There
are two mains plugs.
4. Open the instrument lid.
5. Clean the area around the dispensing unit, the process
chamber, and the heating block using a clean, lint-free
cloth lightly moistened with 70% ethanol.
6. Clean the screen by wiping with a clean, non-abrasive,
lint-free cloth lightly moistened with water.
If this does not clean the screen properly, apply a small
amount of 70% ethanol to the cloth. Do not allow ethanol
to soak into the gaps around the screen protection.