Qiagen QIAsymphony SP, Operating Manual

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QIAsymphony SP/AS Consolidated Operating Guide 12/2017 185
14.4.1 Pipetting system tip guards (SP/AS)
1. Open the Tools screen and press Maintenance SP or Maintenance AS.
2. Move the robotic arm to the cleaning position by pressing Tip guards .
3. Remove all 4 tip guards by pushing each tip guard upward until it clicks out of place and can
be removed.
4. Soak in a glyoxal and quaternary ammonium salt based disinfectant (e.g., Gigasept Instru AF)
for at least 15 min.
5. Rinse with water and wipe dry with paper towels.
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument(s)
Make sure to install the tip guards correctly before operating QIAsymphony
SP/AS instruments.
14.4.2 Tip disposal chute
Important
If using the QIAsymphony Cabinet SP/AS, refer to the instructions provided in
the “Maintenance” section of the
QIAsymphony Cabinet SP/AS User Guide .
QIAsymphony SP
1. Remove the tip disposal chute from the “Waste” drawer.
2. Soak in a glyoxal and quaternary ammonium salt based disinfectant (e.g., Gigasept Instru AF)
for at least 15 min.
3. Rinse with water and wipe dry with paper towels.
QIAsymphony AS
1. Open the Tools screen and press Maintenance AS .
2. Press Robotic arm left to move the robotic arm to the left.
3. Open the QIAsymphony AS hood.
4. Remove the tip disposal chute from the worktable.
5. Soak in a glyoxal and quaternary ammonium salt based disinfectant (e.g., Gigasept Instru AF)
for at least 15 min.
6. Rinse with water and wipe dry with paper towels.
Important
Residual liquid from the tip disposal chute may drip.