QIAcube Connect MDx User Manual 12/2020
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WARNING
Moving parts
[W18]
To avoid contact with moving parts during operation of the QIAcube Connect
MDx, the instrument must be operated with the hood closed.
If the hood sensor or lock is not functioning correctly, contact QIAGEN
Technical Services.
2.7.1
Centrifuge
Make sure that the rotor and buckets are installed correctly. All buckets must be mounted before
starting a protocol run, regardless of the number of samples to be processed. If the rotor or buckets
show signs of mechanical damage or corrosion, do not use the QIAcube Connect MDx; contact
QIAGEN Technical Services.
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument
[C7]
The QIAcube Connect MDx must not be used if the centrifuge lid is broken, or
if the lid lock is damaged.
Make sure that no loose material is inside the centrifuge during operation.
Make sure that the rotor is installed correctly and that all buckets are properly
mounted, regardless of the number of samples to be processed. Load the rotor
only as instructed by the software.
Only use rotors, buckets, and consumables designed for use with the QIAcube
Connect MDx. Damage caused by use of other consumables will void your
warranty.
We recommend replacing the centrifuge rotor and buckets after 20,000
cycles, which is equivalent to 9 years of usage with two runs per day for 220
days each year. For more information contact QIAGEN Technical Services.
In case of breakdown caused by power failure, the centrifuge lid can be opened manually to
remove the samples (see section 7.3.2).
WARNING
Moving parts
[W19]
In case of breakdown caused by power failure, remove the power cord and
wait 10 minutes before attempting to manually open the centrifuge lid.
