Qiagen QIAcuity 911000, User Manual

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Note : Before transporting the QIAcuity, the instrument must first be decontaminated. Refer to section
Maintenance Procedures for more details. Then, prepare the instrument as follows:
1. Turn off the instrument and unplug the power cord.
2. Re-install the shipping fixation screw.
3. Prepare the packing material. Materials required are the cardboard carton, the pallet with
foam blocks, and the foam lid.
4. Place the QIAcuity onto the pallet and put the black foam lid over the top of the instrument.
Place the box onto the instrument.
Important : When lifting the QIAcuity, slide your hands under both sides of the instrument and
keep your back straight.
Important : Do not hold the touchscreen display while lifting the QIAcuity, as this might
damage the instrument.
WARNING
Risk of personal injury and material damage
The QIAcuity is too heavy to be lifted by one person. To avoid
personal injury or damage to the instrument, do not lift the
instrument alone.
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5. Place the accessories into the black foam lid.
Important : The power cord must be packed in an air cushion bags.
6. Seal the outside edges of the carton with tape to protect against moisture.
Note : Using the original package minimizes potential damage during transportation of the
QIAcuity.
Installing the QIAcuity
This section describes important actions that must be performed before operating the QIAcuity.
These actions include:
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Removal of the protective film from the QIAcuity touchscreen
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Removal of the shipping fixation screw
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Connection of the power cord to the back of the QIAcuity
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Powering ON the QIAcuity
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Removal of protective foam block of the drawer