Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator, User Manual

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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Guide
Thermo Scientific iEMS Incubator / Shaker HT User Manual Rev. 2.4, Cat. no. 1506400A 42
8.2.5 Oper a tion
Ensure the thermal microplate holder is latched into its normal operating
position
Ensure you have inserted the thermal microplate holder correctly into the slot
before you start the processing protocol. When inserting a microplate holder
into a slot, push the holder completely in and down to latch it into its normal
operating position. If the microplate holder is not latched into position, it may
lose contact with the temperature controlling connectors at the rear of the slot.
Refer to Section 6.4.1.
Instrument reset due to power loss
If the power to the instrument is lost, the instrument will reset to the READY
mode when the power is restored. All shaking and incubation functions,
including timing, will be turned off. No LEDs will be lit and the current time of
day will be shown on the display.
During shaking
Do not place the microplate holder in or remove it from the instrument while
the instrument is shaking. This may damage the shaking mechanism.
8.2.6 Maintenance
Turn power off and unplug instrument during maintenance procedures
To prevent electric shock, turn the power off to the instrument and unplug the
power cable during maintenance procedures.
Dirty thermal microplate holder contacts
Ensure the power contacts on the back of the thermal microplate holder are
clean and free from dirt or corrosion. Dirty contacts may affect temperature
control of the microplate holder in the slot.
Corrosive materials
Do not use corrosive materials during maintenance procedures. Refer to
Chapter 7 Maintenance in this manual for information on maintenance
procedures.
Painted surfaces can be cleaned with most laboratory detergents. Dilute the
cleaning agent as recommended by the manufacturer. Do not expose painted
surfaces to concentrated acids or alcohols for prolonged periods of time as
damage may occur.
Decontamination
Microplate holders will be hot when touched after use. Allow the holder to cool
down prior to performing the decontamination procedure.
If any surfaces have been contaminated with biohazardous material, a mild
sterilizing solution should be used. See Section 7.4.
The samples can be potentially infectious. Dispose of all used microplates,
disposable gloves, syringes, disposable tips, etc. as biohazardous waste.
Only use a cloth dampened with a decontaminant to decontaminate the
instrument. The use of spraying may damage the instrument.
If local or laboratory regulations prescribe regular decontamination, it is not
advisable to use formaldehyde, since even small traces of formaldehyde affect