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HiSeq X System User Guide
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Idle the Instrument
Use the following instructions to prepare the instrument to sit idle for up to 10 days. For
durations longer than 10 days, see
1
Perform a complete maintenance wash to flush the system fully. For more information,
see
2
Leave the flow cell on the flow cell stage with the flow cell lever in position 2. The
manifolds remain in the raised position.
3
Load 10 ml laboratory-grade water in each reagent position in the reagent racks. Then
lower the sippers.
4
Do not turn off the instrument.
5
Before using the instrument again, perform a water wash. For more information, see
.