Operating Procedures - Qiagen EZ2 Connect MDx User Manual

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Operating Procedures

This section describes how to operate the EZ2 Instrument.
Before proceeding, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the features of the
instrument as described in the External features of the EZ2 and Internal features of the EZ2 sections
(see pages 26 and 35, respectively).
The EZ2 is intended to be used only in combination with QIAGEN kits indicated for use with the
EZ2 instrument for the applications described in the kit handbooks.
The hood of the EZ2 must remain closed and will automatically lock during operation of the
instrument. Only open the hood when instructed to do so by the instruction for use or GUI.
The worktable of the EZ2 instrument moves during operation of the instrument. Never open the EZ2
hood while the instrument is operating.
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.
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