Qiagen QIAsymphony AS, Operating Manual

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QIAsymphony SP/AS Consolidated Operating Guide 12/2017 182
Important
Do not use alcohol or alcohol-based reagents to clean the QIAsymphony hood(s)
or side-panels.
Important
Contact the instrument supplier if there are questions regarding the use of
cleaning agents.
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument(s)
After wiping the drawers and lysis station with paper towels, make sure that no
bits of paper towel remain. Pieces of paper towel remaining on the worktable
could lead to a worktable collision.
14.2 Servicing
Contact your QIAGEN Field Service representative or your local distributor for more information
about flexible Service Support Agreements from QIAGEN.
Important
Disconnect the line power cord from the power outlet before servicing.
14.3 Regular maintenance
Regular maintenance is required after each run on the QIAsymphony SP/AS. A separate
maintenance routine should be performed for the QIAsymphony SP and QIAsymphony AS.
Important
Before running a service protocol from the Maintenance SP or Maintenance AS
menu, ensure that the QIAsymphony SP/AS hoods are closed.
14.3.1 Regular disposal of tips
Important
To avoid contamination, the tip disposal bag must be emptied before starting the
next run.
Important
Residual liquid from the tip disposal chute may drip.
Important
Pay attention to the safety information.