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QIAcuity Safety and Installation Guide 04/2021
QIAcuity Installation
The installation procedure of the product is recommended to be carried out by a certified
QIAGEN Field Service Specialist. A person who is familiar with the laboratory and computer
equipment should be present during the installation.
Installation environment
Site requirements
The QIAcuity must be located away of direct sunlight, away from heat sources, and away
from sources of vibration and excessive electrical interference. A vibration amplitude of the
lab bench of 6mm/s² shall not be exceeded. Placing a QIAgility or an orbital shaker next to
the instrument does not exceed this value. Refer to Appendix A – Technical Data for the
operating conditions (temperature and humidity). The site of installation should be free of
excessive drafts, excessive moisture, and excessive dust and should not be subject to large
temperature fluctuations.
Use a level workbench that is large enough and strong enough to accommodate the QIAcuity.
Refer to Appendix A – Technical Data for the weight and dimensions of the QIAcuity. Allow
at least 15 cm (5.9 in.) of free space behind and to the sides of the instrument for cooling and
cabling.
Ensure that the workbench is dry, clean, and vibration-proof and has additional space for
accessories.
The QIAcuity must be placed within approximately 1.5 m of a properly grounded (earthed)
AC power outlet. The power line to the instrument should be voltage-regulated and surge-
protected. Ensure that the QIAcuity is positioned where it is easy to access the power connector
and the power switch at the back of the instrument at all times, and that it is easy to power the
instrument OFF and disconnect it.
