SMARTer™ ICELL8® cx Single-Cell System User Manual
(061918)
takarabio.com
Takara Bio USA, Inc.
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IX.
Maintenance
CAUTION: There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument. Service of
internal parts should be performed by a qualified TBUSA service technician.
A.
Daily Maintenance
Daily Maintenance procedures help ensure optimal instrument operation and prevent problems. They are
described in “Protocol: Preparing the ICELL8 cx in Section VI.
B.
Complete Shutdown Procedure
Follow these instructions to completely shut down the ICELL8 cx if the instrument will not be used for
more than a week.
1.
Visually inspect the Dispensing Platform for any debris and wipe down with 70% isopropanol.
2.
Perform the Tip Clean procedure. See “Running the Tip Clean Procedure” in Section VI.D.
3.
Exit the SMARTer ICELL8 cx Software by clicking the
Close
button (
) at the top right of the
window.
4.
Turn off the ICELL8 cx unit by flipping the power switch on the rear of the box.
5.
Power down the computer that controls the ICELL8 cx.
6.
Remove all nanowell chips and source plates from the cx Stage Module.
7.
Empty the waste container, rinse, and allow it to dry.
C.
Common Replacement Parts
•
External fuse (installed in the Power Entry Module): 5 x 20 mm 5A Time Lag (Slo-Blo)
•
Replace Wash Tubing in the Peristaltic Pump with Flexelene tubing (Eldon James Company, Cat.
No. FX1-2W)
D.
Bi-Annual Preventative Maintenance
Have the ICELL8 cx examined and calibrated every 6 months by a TBUSA service engineer.
