Users Manual Part 2

Maintaining the device
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Maintaining the main unit
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 23 , and Log
interface on Page 25 .
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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 32.
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
Warning
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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 32.
2. Clean the touch screen and exterior of the reagent compartment
door, sequencing cartridge compartment door, and washing
cartridge drawer with a 75% alcohol wipe. Ensure that the surface
is free of DNBs, reagents, blood, and saliva.