Daily Maintenance - Qiagen EZ2 Connect MDx User Manual

7. Carefully wipe the piercing unit with a lint-free tissue moistened with distilled water. Enclose
individual piercing spike with the tissue, apply firm pressure and twist several times. Repeat
for all piercing spikes.
8. Close the hood.
9. To document the cleaning procedure in the run report, confirm that the maintenance has been
completed by activating the checkbox on the touchscreen.
10. On the touchscreen, tap Finish. The piercing unit returns to its home position.
11. Open the hood.
12. If contamination is visible on the worktable, clean it with 70% ethanol, and then with distilled
water.
6.3

Daily maintenance

Daily maintenance is required after the last run of each day.
WARNING Moving parts
To avoid contact with moving parts during the operation of the EZ2, the instrument
must be operated with the hood closed.
If the hood sensor or lock is not functioning correctly, contact QIAGEN Technical
Services
WARNING Moving parts
Avoid contact with moving parts during operation of the EZ2. Under no
circumstances should hands be placed under the pipetting arm during movement.
Do not attempt to remove any plasticware from the worktable whilst the instrument
is operating.
WARNING/ Risk of personal injury and material damage
CAUTION Improper use of the EZ2 may cause personal injuries or damage to the instrument.
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