The instrument displays one of the following options, depending on the calibration
status:
• Confirmation that the block was installed successfully and the expiration date of
the current calibration.
• A warning that the block is not calibrated on the instrument.
• A warning that the calibration of the block on the instrument is expired.
It is recommended to store the block and the heated cover in the provided protective
box when they are not installed on an instrument.
Remove the block
CAUTION!
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD.
During instrument operation, the sample
block temperature can reach 100°C. Allow it to cool to room temperature before
handling.
This section describes removing the block and heated cover without installing
another block and heated cover into the instrument.
1.
Tap
(Settings)
4
Change block
.
2.
In the
Change Block
screen, tap
Change
.
3.
Tap
OK
.
The instrument unlocks the block and the heated cover. This step takes
approximately one minute. The drawer opens with the block and the heated
cover.
4.
Use the handles to remove the block and the heated cover.
The block and the heated cover are removed together.
IMPORTANT!
Only touch the block and the heated cover at the handle.
1
2
1
Heated cover handle
2
Block handle
5.
Tap
(Eject)
to close the instrument drawer.
Chapter 10
Maintain the instrument
Remove the block
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