User's Manual

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Instrument safety warnings
The following warning labels refer directly to the safe use of the Xdrop™ instrument.
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Meaning
Warning about the risk of harm to body or equipment. Operating the
Xdrop™ before reading this manual can constitute a personal injury
hazard. Only qualified laboratory personnel should operate this
instrument.
Warning about the risk of harm to body or equipment from electrical
shock. Do not attempt to repair or remove the outer case of this
instrument, power supply, or other accessories. If you open these
instruments, you put yourself at risk for electrical shock and void
your warranty. All repairs must be done by an authorized repair
service.
Warning about the risk of harm to hands and fingers. Always keep
hands and fingers away from the instrument when the drawer is in
motion.
Intended use and intended users
The Xdrop™ instrument is intended for use by trained laboratory personnel in a clean laboratory environment
for DNA sample preparation using droplet microfluidic technology.
Transportation and storage
Always transport the instrument in the original Samplix box. Before starting up the instrument, let it stay in
room temperature for at least 2 hours.
Maintenance and cleaning
If the instrument is shipped back to Samplix for maintenance, please make sure that the outer surfaces are
cleaned using a cloth and 70 % ethanol.