QIAcube Connect MDx User Manual 12/2020
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Important
: Before applying oil to the rotor buckets on the rotor, make sure that the rotor and
all buckets are completely dry.
Rotor head
Bucket mounts
Cleaning the centrifuge
Note
: Ensure that the instrument is switched off during cleaning.
1.
Moisten a soft lint-free cloth with cleaning agent and clean the inside of the centrifuge and the
centrifuge gasket. Incubate as appropriate.
2.
Clean the inside of the centrifuge and the gasket with distilled water and wipe dry with lint-
free paper towels. If available, use a vacuum cleaner.
Important
: Make sure the gaskets remain in the proper positions.
3.
Clean the centrifuge lid with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with cleaning agent. Incubate as
appropriate, clean with water and wipe dry with paper towels.
4.
Check the centrifuge gasket for damage. If the gasket is damaged or shows signs of wear,
contact QIAGEN Technical Services.
Maintenance of the rotor nut
Note
: Ensure that the instrument is switched off during cleaning.
Note
: Always perform the cleaning procedure after disassembly of the rotor and at least twice a
year.
After cleaning the rotor thread, apply a few drops of mineral oil (Anti-Corrosion Oil (rotor), cat. no.
9018543) on a lint-free cloth, and wipe the thread. A thin, invisible oil film should cover the rotor
thread but no droplets or smear should appear.
