QIAcuity User Manual 06/2022
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Installation Procedure
This section provides instructions on unpacking, packing, and installing the QIAcuity.
The installation procedure of the product is recommended to be carried out by a certified QIAGEN
Field Service Specialist. A person who is familiar with the laboratory and computer equipment
should be present during the installation.
Site requirements
The QIAcuity must be located away of direct sunlight, away from heat sources, and away from
sources of vibration and excessive electrical interference. A vibration amplitude of the lab bench of
6mm/s² shall not be exceeded. Placing a QIAgility
®
instrument or an orbital shaker next to the
instrument does not exceed this value
.
Refer to Appendix A – Technical Data for the operating
conditions (temperature and humidity). Be aware that ambient temperatures of below 17°C (63°F)
require an equilibration phase of approx. 30–60 min at the location where the instrument will be
used before the instrument is powered on. The site of installation should be free of excessive drafts,
excessive moisture, and excessive dust and should not be subject to large temperature fluctuations.
Use a level workbench that is large enough and strong enough to accommodate the QIAcuity. Refer
to Appendix A – Technical Data for the weight and dimensions of the QIAcuity. Allow at least
10 cm (5.9 in.) of free space behind and to the sides of the instrument for cooling and cabling.
Ensure that the workbench is dry, clean, and vibration-proof and has additional space for
accessories.
The QIAcuity must be placed within approximately 1.5 m of a properly grounded (earthed) AC
power outlet. The power line to the instrument should be voltage-regulated and surge-protected.
Ensure that the QIAcuity is positioned where it is easy to access the power connector and the power
switch at the back of the instrument at all times, and that it is easy to power the instrument OFF and
disconnect it.
Note
: We recommend to plug the instrument directly into its own power outlet and not to share the
power outlet with other lab equipment. Do not place the QIAcuity on a vibrating surface or near
vibrating objects.
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