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Maintenance
This chapter provides information on maintenance for the QuickPlex SQ 120 system. The QuickPlex SQ 120 has been designed to require
minimal maintenance. A qualified MSD service engineer should perform all maintenance procedures that are not categorized as user
maintenance items.
5.1 User Maintenance
User maintenance of the QuickPlex SQ 120 system is minimal and mainly consists of keeping the outside of the instrument clean along
with basic maintenance of the QuickPlex SQ 120 computer.
WARNING: Opening the instrument to perform maintenance incurs risk of mechanical, electrical, and laser hazards.
Inspect the instrument before and after each use to ensure that there is no debris (liquid, dirt, plastic items, etc.) on or near the input and
output stacks. Clean the instrument when needed as described below.
5.1.1 Computer Maintenance
Please perform periodic system maintenance on the computer when the instrument is not in use in order to maintain high performance.
This includes running the defragmentation program included with the operating system on a regular basis, discarding unneeded files,
and ensuring that there is adequate disk space on the computer.
5.1.2 Performance Qualification
A Performance Qualification Kit—containing plates, reagents, and a protocol for verifying instrument performance—is available for
purchase (MSD catalog # R31QQ-3). MSD
Scientific Support can provide more details on the performance qualification kit.
5.1.3 Cleaning and Exterior Decontamination
Any of the outside surfaces of the QuickPlex SQ 120 instrument, accessible regions of the input and output stacks, and stacker elevator
can be cleaned in the event of a fluid spill onto the instrument or for general cleanliness. Power to the instrument must be disconnected
before cleaning.
WARNING: The instrument should be turned off and unplugged for all cleaning processes.
Acceptable cleaning solutions include water, 70 % ethanol, 1 % bleach in water, or a mild detergent. Choose a cleaning solvent that is
appropriate for the nature of the spill. Lint-free cleaning wipes are recommended. Please follow all safety protocols for your facility.
If chemical reagents are spilled inside the light-tight enclosure, contact MSD
Instrument Service for instructions.
5.2 Preventive Maintenance
MSD recommends at least one preventive maintenance visit per year for the QuickPlex SQ 120. Only MSD service engineers should
perform standard preventive maintenance, which includes cleaning and lubricating all appropriate internal components. Service contracts
are available through MSD.
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