QIAcube Connect MDx User Manual 12/2020
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The robotic arm will automatically move back to its original position (above tip rack
position 3).
6.5
Monthly maintenance
Perform the daily maintenance procedure (refer to section 6.4, Daily maintenance) before you
perform the monthly maintenance procedure. Select the appropriate cleaning agent according to
the sample material and downstream assay (refer to section 6.1, Cleaning agents).
1.
To start the monthly maintenance, press
the Tools
icon ( ) on the menu bar.
2.
Then press the
Maintenance
tab and select the
Monthly
subtab. The screen shows the
Last
Executed
and the
Next Due
monthly maintenance dates.
Monthly maintenance screen
3.
Close the hood.
4.
Press
Start
. Follow the instructions on the screen. Details are provided in the next steps below.
The robotic arm will move to the cleaning position.
5.
Clean the touchscreen with alcohol-based disinfection wipes and wipe dry afterwards.
Important
: Take care that no liquid runs down the touchscreen. Liquid may be drawn through
the dust protection sealing by capillary forces and cause malfunction of the display. To clean
the touchscreen, moisten a soft lint-free cloth with 70% ethanol or a mild disinfectant and
carefully wipe the display. Depending on the disinfectant, wipe the screen with distilled water.
Wipe dry with a paper towel.
6.
Clean the outer hood with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water or mild detergent.
