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Step 5. Filling the coolant reservoir:

If the coolant level is low, prepare approximately 700 ml of 50% distilled water and 50%
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5/150 Extended Life Antifreeze. Pour the coolant (distilled water/antifreeze

mixture) into the coolant reservoir until the reservoir is full. Properly dispose of the
excess coolant.

Step 6. Cleaning the coolant reservoir filter: 

Pull out the basket filter located inside the coolant reservoir. Clean the filter with a scrub
brush and distilled water. After cleaning, place the filter back in the coolant reservoir and
screw on the coolant reservoir.

Summary of Contents for PCR System 2400

Page 1: ...f the coolant in the instrument and the procedure for re filling the coolant should the need arise Applied Biosystems service personnel can perform this procedure should you be reluctant to do so This...

Page 2: ...2 GeneAmp PCR System 2400 Coolant Service Procedure Instructions for checking the coolant level cleaning the coolant reservoir filter and re filling the coolant reservoir for the GeneAmp PCR System 2...

Page 3: ...rument Two screws are on the right side and two screws are on the left side Step 2 Opening the instrument cover Carefully remove the cover of the instrument by lifting straight up NOTE Use caution whe...

Page 4: ...Reference Only 4 After the cover has cleared the instrument base start to bring the cover to the side The ribbon cable is long enough that the cover can be placed on the benchtop next to the instrume...

Page 5: ...For Reference Only 5 Step 3 Locating the coolant reservoir After the cover is removed locate the coolant reservoir The coolant reservoir is located in the back left hand corner of the instrument...

Page 6: ...he coolant reservoir Unscrew the coolant reservoir lid Check the coolant level the coolant reservoir should be full with coolant If the coolant level is low please continue to step 5 If the coolant re...

Page 7: ...lant distilled water antifreeze mixture into the coolant reservoir until the reservoir is full Properly dispose of the excess coolant Step 6 Cleaning the coolant reservoir filter Pull out the basket f...

Page 8: ...cable Replace the 4 screws removed in Step 1 For Research Use Only Not for use in diagnostic procedures Applied Biosystems is a registered trademark of Applera Corporation or its subsidiaries in the...

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