QIAcuity Safety and Installation Guide 04/2021
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Removal of RNase contamination
RNaseZap
®
RNase Decontamination Solution (Ambion, Inc., cat. no AM9780) can be used
for cleaning surfaces. RNaseZap can also be used to perform decontamination by spraying
the respective items.
Removal of nucleic acid contamination
DNA-ExitusPlus™ (AppliChem, cat. no. A7089,0100) can be used for cleaning surfaces.
DNA-ExitusPlus can also be used to perform decontamination by spraying the respective items.
DNA-ExitusPlus is very sticky and foamy. For this reason, after cleaning the items with DNA-
ExitusPlus, you must clean the items with a wet cloth several times, or rinse them with running
water, until the DNA-ExitusPlus is completely removed.
General instructions
Do not use spray bottles to spray cleaning or disinfectant liquids onto surfaces of the
QIAcuity.
If solvents or saline, acidic, or alkaline solutions are spilt on the QIAcuity, wipe the spilt
liquid away immediately.
Follow manufacturer's safety instruction for handling cleaning agents.
Follow manufacturer's instruction for soaking time and concentration of the cleaning
agents.
Important
: Immersing for longer than the recommended soak time can harm the
instrument.
Note
: Disinfection reagents shall be distributed equally on the instrument surface and
drops shall be avoided
Ensure that no liquid runs down the touchscreen. Liquid may be drawn through the dust
protection sealing by capillary forces and cause malfunction of the display. To clean the
touchscreen, moisten a soft lint-free cloth with water, ethanol, or a mild detergent and
carefully wipe the display. Wipe dry with a paper towel.
