Instruction Manual

34 VR NxT| Instruction Manual 1.0 02-2019|VRNXTinstr1EN|© 2019 Menarini Silicon Biosystems SpA
MAINTENANCE OF THE INSTRUMENT
Cleaning
Precautions
l Particularly aggressive detergents can damage casing and lid. These detergents can crack the plastic, bleach and/or
soften the material.
l Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by Menarini Silicon Biosystems,
check with Menarini Silicon Biosystems itself that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
l Cleaning and decontamination may be necessary as a safeguard before instrument, holder and any accessories are
maintained, repaired or transferred. Menarini Silicon Biosystems may provide a format for users to document that
such treatment has been carried out.
l The bottom of the closed holder housing is the contact element that guarantees the closed holder correct positioning.
Keep it clean.
l Do not autoclave the instrument or the accessories.
l Do not expose the instrument to UV, beta, gamma, or any other high-energy radiation for disinfection.
l Throw swabs and brushes away after each use.
Cleaning frequency
Clean the instrument and all its components regularly, and especially in the following conditions:
l if they are visibly dirty
l in case of liquid spillage from the closed holder in the rotor chamber
l before sending them back for technical support or substitution
In normal conditions, the internal parts of the rotor chamber, the rotor holes and the holders should be cleaned at least
after having used 72 caps.
Material required for cleaning
Note: Contact Technical Support for any doubt about cleaning and decontamination.
l Gloves
l Thermo Scientific DNA AWAY surface decontaminant
l 70% Ethanol solution
l One hole brush
l Two double-head swabs (included in the cap box)
l Two lint-free clothes
NOTICE: When using any chemical detergent, strictly follow the manufacturer instructions and the Material Safety
Data Sheet.
Clean VR NxT
1. Switch off the instrument and disconnect it from the power supply.
2. Wear gloves.
3. Clean the instrument surfaces with a damp lint-free cloth.
4. Put the DNA AWAY on the cloth and clean the instrument surfaces again.
5. Prepare a solution made of water and a 70% Ethanol solution.
6. Use this solution on another damp lint-free cloth to clean the instrument surfaces again to remove any residue of
DNA AWAY.
7. Let the instrument dry.
Clean the rotor holes
1. If present, remove the closed holder from the closed holder housing and close the rotor chamber.
2. Press and simultaneously for about 6 seconds to enter the menu.
3. Select Cleaning:the rotor rotates of 90°.
4. Switch off the instrument and disconnect it from the power supply.