Thermo Scientific appliedbiosystems SeqStudio Flex Series - Shut Down, Move, and Reactivate the Instrument; Shutdown the Instrument (Wizard); Move and Level the Instrument

Shut down, move, and reactivate the instrument
Shutdown the instrument (wizard)
Use this procedure to shut down the instrument >2 weeks.
For shut down <2 weeks, no action is needed.
For the time required, see “Maintenance wizard overview” on page 359.
During this wizard, you remove the CBC and the capillary array.
IMPORTANT! If an aut
osampler error or a "power save" message is displayed, or if the CBC is not in
the forward, home position when you need to install the CBC, see “Check the position of the cathode
buer container (CBC)” on page 483.
1.
In the home scr
een, tap
Actions4Maint
enance4Maintenance wizards4Shut down
instrument.
2.
Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the procedure. See “Shut Down Instrument
maintenance wizard” on page 420.
Move and level the instrument
IMPORTANT! If you r
elocate the instrument, we recommend that you have an IQ OQ performed.
Contact support to schedule the IQ OQ service.
WARNING! PHY
SICAL INJURY HAZARD. Do not attempt to lift the instrument or any other heavy
objects unless you have received related training. Incorrect lifting can cause painful and sometimes
permanent back injury. Use proper lifting techniques when lifting or moving the instrument. Two or
three people are required to lift the instrument, depending upon instrument weight.
1.
Run the Shut down instrument wizar
d before moving the instrument. See “Shutdown the
instrument (wizard)” on page 381.
2.
Disconnect the power cord and the network cable.
3.
Move the instrument.
IMPORTANT! While moving the instrument, avoid any shock or vibr
ation.
4.
T
urn the instrument legs to level the instrument.
5.
Reconnect the power cord and the network cable.
6.
Run the Reactivate instrument wizard. See “Reactivate the instrument (wizard)” on page 382.
7.
Contact technical support to request an IQ OQ (installation qualification and operation qualification)
service. See “Use Smart Help to request assistance from Technical Support or Instrument Service”
on page 473.
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Shut down, move, and r
eactivate the instrument
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