Qiagen QIAcuity 911000, User Manual

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Maintenance Procedures
WARNING/
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury and material damage [W1]
Only perform maintenance that is specifically described in this user manual.
The following maintenance procedures must be carried out to ensure reliable operation of the
QIAcuity:

Regular maintenance

Periodic maintenance
Optionally, these procedures may be performed to check and ensure the reliability of operation of
the QIAcuity.
Select the cleaning agent according to the objective of the cleaning procedure, the sample material
used, and the downstream assay.
WARNING Risk of fire or explosion [W1]
When using ethanol or ethanol-based liquids on the QIAcuity, handle such
liquids carefully and in accordance with the required safety regulations. If
liquid has been spilled, wipe it off and allow flammable vapors to disperse.
Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by the
manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage
the equipment.
Cleaning agents
The following disinfectants and detergents are recommended for cleaning the QIAcuity.
Note : If you want to use disinfectants different from those recommended, ensure that their
compositions are similar to those described below.