Qiagen QIAcuity 911000, User Manual

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WARNING Risk of personal injury and material damage [W1]
Improper use of the QIAcuity may cause personal injuries or damage to the
instrument. The QIAcuity must only be operated by qualified personnel who
have been appropriately trained.
Servicing of the QIAcuity must only be performed by a QIAGEN Field
Service specialist.
Regular maintenance procedure of QIAcuity
Clean the instrument on a regular basis, especially if fluids have been spilled on the instrument. See
Cleaning agents for the recommended cleaning agents you can use to clean the QIAcuity
instrument. All outer surfaces of the instrument, including the touch display, and the extended drawer
can be cleaned.
Periodic maintenance
Air filter change
We recommend that you change the air inlet filter of the instrument once per year. This will be part
of an annual scheduled service visit. When operating the instrument in unusual dusty environments,
a more frequent filter change might be necessary.
Note : Air filters can be ordered separately. See Ordering information for more information.
Follow these steps for changing the air filter:
1. Turn off instrument and remove power cord.
2. Reach under the front of the instrument and push both buttons simultaneously.