QIAcube Connect Safety Instructions and Quick Start Guide 04/2019
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WARNING
Moving parts
To avoid contact with moving parts during operation of the
QIAcube Connect, the instrument must be operated with the
hood closed. If the hood sensor or lock is not functioning
correctly, contact QIAGEN Technical Services.
(W18)
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; contact QIAGEN Technical Services.
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument
The QIAcube Connect 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. 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.
(C7)
In case of breakdown, caused by power failure, the centrifuge lid can be manually opened to
remove the samples.
