Maintain the Automated Thermal
Cycler (ATC) System
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Clean the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Replace the fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Separate the heated cover from the block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Clean the instrument
Preparation
Before cleaning the instrument:
1.
Power off the instrument by disconnecting the power.
2.
Allow the instrument to cool until the heated cover and sample block(s) reach room temperature.
3.
Ensure the heated cover is open.
Clean the sample wells
If you use any cleaning or decontamination method, except those recommended in the manual, you risk
damaging the equipment. Clean the sample wells once a month or as needed.
WARNING!
Always wear protective glasses and gloves when servicing the instrument. Also, make
sure you disconnect the instrument from AC line power before you begin any service procedure.
Always wear protective glasses and gloves when servicing the instrument. Also, make sure you
disconnect the instrument from AC line power before you begin any service procedure.
CAUTION!
During instrument operation, the temperature of the heated cover can be as high as
110°C and the temperature of the sample block can be as high as 105°C. Before performing the
procedure, keep hands away until the heated cover and sample block reach room temperature.
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Automated Thermal Cycler (ATC) System User Guide
