SiliCycle MiniBlock® User Guide
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1. With no reactor tubes inserted, make sure the SiliCycle MiniBlock is clean and that plugs are inserted in Pinch-Tube Inserts for unused positions.
The Pinch-Tube Inserts should be inserted uniformly flush to the base of the SiliCycle MiniBlock. The «keyhole» alignment plate should be secured
to fix the position of all Pinch-Tube Inserts. See section 6.2.1 Replacement of Pinch-Tube Inserts for detailed instructions.
2. Use the T-handle Valve Key (5/32’’ hex key) to check that the valve mechanism slides freely (Figure 14). Be certain that the SiliCycle MiniBlock has
been stored with the valve in the «open» position. If the valve was closed, see section 6 Maintenance before proceeding.
3. Inspect the Pinch-Tubes (the part of the Pinch-Tube Inserts which projects through the base of the SiliCycle MiniBlock) on the bottom of the SiliCycle
MiniBlock (Figure 15). All Pinch-Tubes should be extending through the bottom of the SiliCycle MiniBlock by 3-5 mm. (Figure 16.) This extension is
important to prevent cross-contamination in later transfer steps. Reinsert or replace any Pinch-Tubes that do not extend through the base properly.
See section 6.2.1 Replacement of Pinch-Tube Inserts for detailed instructions.
Figure 14: Slide Valve Operation