Maintenance
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Procedure
1.
Ensure that no vacuum is applied to the vacuum prep
tool, i.e., the vacuum switch is closed (Off), and the
vacuum pump is switched off.
2.
Disconnect the vacuum pump from the mains power.
3.
Clean the worktable and the tool, except for the filter
probes, using a clean, lint-free cloth moistened with
water or a mild detergent.
Do not touch the tips of the filter probes.
4.
Wipe the worktable and the tool, except for the filter
probes, dry using a clean, lint-free cloth.
5.
Reconnect the vacuum pump to the mains power.
6.3.2
Testing and replacing the filter probes
Function test for filter probes
The function test for the filter probes is described in Section
5.3.1.
Replacing filter probes
Each filter probe can be replaced individually. To ensure
proper flow rate trough the filter probes, all probes should
be replaced after preparation of approximately 100 plates.
Note
: Use gloves (powder-free) to avoid contaminating the
filter probes.
The following items are required:
Powder-free gloves
2 mm Allen key (supplied with the system)
High-purity water (Milli-Q
18.2 MΩ x cm or equivalent)
New filter probes (QIAGEN)
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