Qiagen QIAsymphony SP, Operating Manual

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QIAsymphony SP/AS Consolidated Operating Guide 12/2017 72
3. Scan the buffer code by using the handheld bar code scanner. Alternatively, type in the bar
code using the
Keyboard screen.
4. Place the bottle into the slot behind the rear end of the tip rack slots 1 and 2.
Buffer bottle slot.
The buffer bottle and volume of buffer will be automatically detected during the inventory scan.
8.4.4 Accessory Trough
If the purification procedure requires additional ethanol, this must be poured by the user into an
Accessory Trough, which is then placed into either tip rack slot 5 or 12. These slots can be used
for either tip racks or Accessory Troughs.
If additional ethanol is required, refer to the relevant kit handbook for the volume to be used.
To load the QIAsymphony SP with an Accessory Trough, follow the steps below.
1. Fill the Accessory Trough(s) with the volume of ethanol stated in the handbook of the
QIAsymphony Kit you are using.
2. Place the Accessory Trough(s) into tip rack slot 5 and/or 12.
Position of Accessory Trough(s).
Buffer bottle
Slots 1 and 2
Tip rack slot 5
Tip rack slot 12