User manual

Preventive Maintenance
6-2 BioRobot EZ1 DSP Workstation User Manual 02/2007
6.1 Regular maintenance procedure
WARNING
Risk of personal injury and material damage [W1]
Improper use of the BioRobot EZ1 DSP may cause
personal injuries or damage to the instrument.
The BioRobot EZ1 DSP must only be operated by
qualified personnel who have been appropriately
trained.
Servicing of the BioRobot EZ1 DSP must only be
performed by QIAGEN Instrument Service Specialists.
WARNING
Hazardous chemicals and infectious agents [W11]
The waste contains samples and reagents. This waste
may contain toxic or infectious material and must be
disposed of properly. Refer to your local safety
regulations for proper disposal procedures.
If working with potentially infectious materials, such as
human blood, serum, or plasma, the BioRobot EZ1 DSP
system should be decontaminated after use (Section 6.4,
page 6-6).
After running a protocol, clean the piercing unit of the
pipettor head:
1. Remove used disposable labware and unwanted samples
and reagents. Discard them according to your local
safety regulations.
2. In the main menu, press “1” to display “Tools”.