Qiagen QIAsymphony SP, Operating Manual

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QIAsymphony SP/AS Consolidated Operating Guide 12/2017 67
Depending on the kit being used, different types or amounts of consumables may be required. For
more information, refer to the handbook of the QIAsymphony Kit you are using.
8.4.1 Loading consumables
Unit boxes
Consumables required for sample preparation are placed onto the QIAsymphony SP worktable in
unit boxes. Unit boxes are provided with a lid. There are 4 slots for unit boxes.
To load unit boxes, follow the steps below.
1. Remove the lid from the unit box and keep for later use. Lids can be used to reclose partially
used unit boxes.
2. Place unit boxes containing either unused 8-Rod Covers or sample prep cartridges into the
“Reagents and Consumables” drawer.
Unit boxes are designed so that they fit into the instrument drawer only in the correct
orientation.
Consumables used in sample preparation on the QIAsymphony SP.
Each unit box slot in the “Reagents and Consumables” drawer can be used either for a unit box
filled with sample prep cartridges or a unit box filled with 8-Rod Covers. Partially used unit boxes
can be loaded into the drawer since the number of sample prep cartridges or 8-Rod Covers they
contain will be detected during the inventory scan.