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Cautions
Qsep™ Series are capillary electrophoresis instruments driven by high voltage.
Carefully read and thoroughly comply with the following instructions to maintain the
integrity of the equipment, the reliability of results, and the safety of operation.
Keep Qsep™ Series away from other electronic device and voltage sources.
1. Only the components and consumables provided by BiOptic Inc. are
suggested to use.
2. DO NOT perform the following actions:
•Disassemble Qsep™ Series instrument and its associated parts
•Bumps or jolts to Qsep™ Series
•Move the instrument or remove any connected external equipment,
such as computers and air pumps, while Qsep™ Series are in action
•Open the sample door or cartridge door while Qsep™ Series are in
action
•Remove the cartridge while Qsep™ Series are in action
•Power off Qsep™ Series before confirming Qsep™ Series are inactived
3. Store the cartridge upright; do not lay the cartridge on a table horizontally
or place it upside down.
4. Store the cartridge in the calm-shell container (Cartridge needs to be
stored in a proper environment as the instructions of cartridge unpacking
guide to maintain its lifetime and quality).
5. Ensure the cartridge is placed at PARK position before shutting down or
disconnecting Qsep™ Series. Failure to do so will cause dryness of the gel at
the cartridge tip, which will damage the cartridge.
6. Before operating Qsep™ Series, ensure the sample tray is placed properly.
7. Ensure that the test sample, alignment marker, cartridge, and buffer have
been removed from the instrument before transporting or shipping.
8. Ensure that the main power of the instrument has been shut down and all
the test materials have been removed before cleaning Qsep™ Series .
9. User can also use N2 gas as an air source to ensure the air quality and
prevent damages to the devices caused by dirty air.
10. Make sure to press the plastic connection ring before pulling the air tube
out from the back of the instrument.
11. Release the condensation water in the external air pump periodically and
check water level before each use to avoid the mist damage the devices of
Qsep™ Series.
