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4.4. Placement of Tubes with Samples
To place or remove the test tubes with samples, do the following:
a)
b)
Fig.27. Exterior appearance of the thermal block in open position (a – M modification, b – X
modification)
1. Click
in the
Start run
tab or push the button of thermal block manual
control and wait until the thermal block is opened (Fig.27).
2. If it is the first start of the instrument, rub the wells of the thermal block with a cloth
moistened in alcohol (96-% ethanol or 100-% isopropyl alcohol may be used) as described in
section 8 of instrument maintenance. In the course of operation, wipe the wells as set forth in
the Maintenance section.
3. Place the tubes with samples into the thermal block wells in compliance with filled in plate
protocol.
