The first Instrument Procedure Wizard window (‘Choose a procedure’; see Figure 9) includes a choice called “Service”, where the following services can be selected:
The Maintenance Wash service presents an instruction window (Figure 22) similar to the one above, and the Start button is enabled when all instrument sensors report that the instrument is ready. Clicking ‘Start’ launches a Maintenance Wash. The Maintenance Wash procedure is described in the
GS FLX+ Instrument Owner’s Manual, and requires a GS FLX Maintenance Wash Kit, available separately.
The Hardware Maintenance service disengages the two primary pumps to allow the operator to replace the inline filters and pump tubing (Figure 23). This maintenance step is required after every 25 Sequencing Runs, or 3 months, whichever comes first. The filter and pump tubing replacement procedure are described in the
GS FLX+ Instrument Owner’s Manual. When you are finished with the procedure, check the box and click the Finish button.
The Custom Script service opens the ‘Select an instrument Run script’ window (Figure 25) where a special .icl file can be specified for the Run. Some of these script files come preinstalled on the instrument and are used by Roche Representatives during service of your GS FLX+ Instrument.
