Maintaining the device
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Maintaining the main unit
We recommend that you annually calibrate and maintain critical
components, such as the robotic arm and motion platform. For
details about the service plan, contact the technical support.
Daily maintenance
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Perform the following maintenance when the device is powered
on:
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Check whether the fan at the rear of the device is operational.
If not, contact the technical support.
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During sequencing, pay attention to error messages and check
whether the relevant parts can work properly. Contact the
technical support if needed. For information about how to find
error messages, refer to
Menu area on Page 21
, and
Log
interface on Page 23
.
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Clean the interior of the reagent compartment before sequencing.
1) Power off the device, open the reagent compartment, open
the sequencing cartridge compartment door and pull out the
washing cartridge drawer.
For details about powering off the device, refer to
Powering
off the device on Page 30.
2) Clean the interior of the reagent compartment with a 75%
alcohol wipe. Ensure that the surface is free of DNBs, reagents,
blood, and saliva.
Weekly cleaning
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We do not recommend that you use other disinfectants or wash solutions
except for those that are mentioned in this manual. Because other solutions
are not verified for use and their effects to the device are unknown.
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If you have questions about the compatibility of wash solutions, contact the
technical support.
Perform the following steps:
1. Power off the device and open the reagent compartment.
For details about powering off the device, refer to
Powering off
the device on Page 30.
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