QIAcube Connect MDx User Manual 12/2020
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WARNING
Risk of personal injury and material damage
[W4]
Do not use damaged rotor adapters. The rotor adapters can only be used
once. High g forces exerted in the centrifuge can cause damage to used
rotor adapters.
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument
[C3]
Empty the tip disposal container prior to use to prevent a tip jam in the waste
drawer. Failure to empty the waste container may block the robotic arm that
could cause run failure or instrument damage.
WARNING
Risk of personal injury and material damage
[W5]
To prevent plastic crash, load the tubes properly. After a plastic crash, sharp
plastic particles could be inside the centrifuge. Be careful when handling
items inside the centrifuge.
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument
[C4]
Only use the correct volume of liquids.
Exceeding the recommended volume of liquids may damage the centrifuge
rotor or instrument.
WARNING
Risk of fire or explosion
[W6]
When using ethanol or ethanol-based liquids on the QIAcube Connect MDx,
handle such liquids carefully and in accordance with the required safety
regulations. If liquid has been spilled, wipe it off and leave the QIAcube
Connect MDx hood open to allow flammable vapors to disperse.
WARNING
Risk of explosion
[W7]
The QIAcube Connect MDx is intended for use with reagents and substances
supplied with QIAGEN kits or other than outlined in respective Information
for use. Use of other reagents and substances may lead to fire or explosion.
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument
[C5]
Do not lean against the touchscreen when it is pulled out.