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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Safety labels on the instrument
Here are the labels that warn about how to avoid risks:
Symbol Description Location
See the Instruction manual.
Risk of electrocution. External power
supply shall be kept away from liquid
sources (liquid containers, liquid
spillages and so on).
Intended use
VR NxT is a sample preparation instrument intended to be used for the volume reduction of
liquids containing or not containing cells.
It is for research use only and not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Application limits
The instrument is not intended to operate in an explosive atmosphere (ATEX directive
2014/34/EU).
Do not operate the instrument in areas where work is completed with explosive substances.
Do not use this instrument to process any explosive or highly reactive substances.
Do not use this instrument for processing any substances which could generate an explosive
atmosphere.
Misuse
VR NxT is not a centrifuge.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired. The following is a NOT exhaustive list of misuse cases:
l Insert non-compliant holders, caps or closed holders inside the closed holder housing.
l Position the closed holders inside the closed holder housing in a manner different from
instructions (see "Insert the closed holder in the instrument" on page20).
l Force the lid opening while the program is running and before the rotating parts have come
to a complete stop.
l Use the consumable cap more than once.
l Use and connect the instrument to power supply, cord or voltage sources different from
those provided and/or specified by the manufacturer.