Before You Begin
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Safety Precautions
Agilent SureCycler 8800 Setup and User’s Guide
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Do not service the electrical components unless you are qualified to
do so.
Fluids and Reagents
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Fill reaction vessels outside the cycler so that no fluids penetrate the
instrument.
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Never cycle or incubate explosive, flammable and reactive substances in
the instrument.
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You must observe the relevant safety regulations when handling
pathogenic material, radioactive substances or other substances
hazardous to health.
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Do not submerge the instrument in any liquid.
Danger of Burns
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Do not touch the thermal block, inner side of heated lid and reaction
vessels
. These areas quickly attain temperatures of greater than 50°C.
Keep the heated lid closed until temperatures of 30°C or lower are
reached.
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Do not use any materials (plates, sealings, foils, mats) which are not
sufficiently temperature- stable (up to 120°C).
Operating Environment
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The ventilation slots of the device must remain free to vent at all times.
Leave at least 10 cm of space around the instrument.
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Keep the ambient temperature between 20°C and 30°C with humidity
levels between 20% and 80% non- condensing.
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Do not operate the instrument in a hazardous or potentially explosive
environment.
Equipment Ratings
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Pollution degree 2
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Installation category 2
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Altitude 2000 m
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Humidity 20 to 80%, non- condensing
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Electrical supply 100- 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 11 A
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