Applied Biosystems GeneAmp PCR System 9700, User Manual

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Instrument Setup 3-3
Setting Up your Laboratory
Choosing a Location
To prevent vibration, place the GeneAmp PCR System 9700 on a solid, stable, level
surface that allows free airflow overhead and around the sides and back. You should
keep all ventilation slots in the instrument cover free of obstruction, for example from
excess printer paper.
Operating
Temperature
The instrument will meet performance specifications when the ambient temperature is
15 °C to 30 °C (59 ° to 86 °Fahrenheit) and the ambient relative humidity is 20% to 80%.
What to Avoid
When setting up the instrument, avoid:
♦
Placing the instrument under overhanging shelves, especially when there is a wall
behind the unit.
♦
Proximity to other instruments on the same bench or other heat-generating
equipment.
♦
Locations subject to wide temperature fluctuation, such as direct sunlight, or air
drafts.
♦
Damp areas.
♦
Environments where there is an oil mist.
Do Not Block Air
Vents
Do not block the circulation of air to the vents located on the sides and bottom of the
instrument
Note When operating multiple 9700 instruments, provide at least 8 in. of space in-between
the instruments.
GR0877
GR0879
GR0878
air vents