Clean the sample 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.
IMPORTANT!
Wear powder
‑
free gloves when you perform this procedure.
IMPORTANT!
Always use deionized water to rinse wells after cleaning with bleach
or ethanol solution.
1.
Identify the contaminated wells of the sample block (see “Identify
contamination” on page 90).
2.
Remove the sample block and heated cover (see “Remove the block” on
page 145).
3.
Place the sample block and heated cover on a clean surface.
4.
Rinse the contaminated wells with deionized water (see “Detailed procedures for
cleaning the sample block” on page 148).
5.
Install the block and heated cover (see “Install a block” on page 143).
6.
Perform a background calibration to confirm that you have eliminated the
contamination (see “Perform calibrations” on page 86).
7.
If the contamination remains, clean the contaminated wells with a 95% ethanol
solution.
Repeat step 2 to step 6 with a 95% ethanol solution (see “Detailed procedures
for cleaning the sample block” on page 148).
IMPORTANT!
Always use deionized water to rinse wells after cleaning with
bleach or ethanol solution.
Chapter 10
Maintain the instrument
Decontaminate the sample block
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