Qiagen QIAamplifier 96, Руководство пользователя

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QIAamplifier 96 User Manual 03/2020 109
14 Maintenance and care
The QIAamplifier 96 is mainly maintenance-free.
The care and maintenance tasks which can be performed by the customer are limited to the cleaning
and disinfection of the housing and sample block. In case of question related to the compatibility
of cleaning or disinfecting reagents with parts of the instrument or therein included substances,
please contact QIAGEN Technical Services.
All maintenance work and repairs beyond this scope must only be performed by QIAGEN customer
service personnel or authorized and trained persons. Any unauthorized intervention limits warranty
entitlements. If the device exhibits any faults or defects, please contact the QIAGEN Customer
Service department immediately.
In order to guarantee sound and safe operation and to ensure laboratory certification, we
recommend concluding a maintenance agreement with regular device validation.
14.1 Cleaning the housing
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
Prior to commencing any maintenance or cleaning work, switch off the device
and pull out the mains plug. After cleaning, wait until the QIAamplifier 96 is
completely dry before recommissioning it.
ATTENTION
Cleaning of the exterior parts of the instrument can be carried out with a slightly
wet, not dripping cloth. Do not use alcohol (e.g. Methanol or Ethanol), organic
solvents, or abrasives to clean the instrument as it can damage the paintwork.
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Only wipe the housing of the QIAamplifier 96 with a soft clean cloth
which may be slightly wetted with a commercial neutral detergent, if
necessary.
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Clean the ventilation slits on the underside and at the rear of the device
with a vacuum cleaner.