Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- Glossary of terms
- Assistance
- Information on this manual
- Safety
- Reception
- Product description
- Getting started
- Operating with VR NxT
- Maintenance of the instrument
- Troubleshooting and errors
- Technical features
- ANNEX A: CELLSEARCH sample preparation for DEPArray
- ANNEX B: DEPArray recoveries preparation for downstream genetic analysis
- License Agreement
- Conformity
- Warranty and Responsibility
Safety
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Other risks
l Handle the instrument and all its components with care, protecting them from
mechanical damage.
l Inspect the main instrument casing and all accessories for damage before each use
and replace any damaged accessories. Even minor cracks can lead to serious
material damage.
l The holder is not waterproof. Do not submerge in liquids.
l Do not use a worn or non-compliant holder.
l Before inserting the closed holder in the rotor chamber and starting any procedure,
be sure no foreign body is inside the rotor chamber.
l After the volume reduction process, do not handle the tubes in the holder without
tweezers.
l Do not put the holder in a freezer.
l Do not store or use the instrument or any accessory outside the indicated
temperature and humidity range or outdoors.
l Only use permitted cleaning products for cleaning exposed surfaces, both outside
and inside the rotor chamber.
l Do not expose the instrument to UV, beta, gamma, or any other high-energy
radiation for disinfection.
l Do not lift the instrument from the lid.
l Do not autoclave the instrument or any accessory.
Process invalidation risks
l Install the instrument far from vibrating devices.
l Do not connect the instrument Ethernet port.
l Electrostatic discharges or electromagnetic radiations may interfere with the proper operation
of the instrument.
l Ensure the holders and rotor holes are clean and free from obstructions to avoid any abnormal
behavior and unpredictable messages.
l Ensure the closed holder housing is clean.