Clean the heated cover
Ensure that you have dismounted the heated cover from the Automated Thermal Cycler (ATC) System
before cleaning. See “Separate the heated cover from the block”
for instructions.
Clean the heated cover once a month or as needed.
CAUTION!
During instrument operation, the temperature of the heated cover can reach 110°C and
the temperature of the sample block can reach 105°C. Before performing the procedure, keep hands
away until the heated cover and sample block reach room temperature.
To clean the heated cover:
1.
Follow the steps in “Preparation”
.
2.
Soak a cotton swab or piece of clean cloth with isopropanol and gently wipe the heated platen.
WARNING!
CHEMICAL HAZARD. Isopropanol
is a flammable liquid and vapor. Exposure
may cause eye, skin, and upper respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may
dry skin and cause irritation. Exposure may cause central nervous system effects such as
drowsiness, dizziness, and headache. Read the MSDS, and follow the handling instructions.
3.
Remove any remaining isopropanol from the cover.
Note:
If the platen becomes contaminated with amplified DNA, then raise the heated cover to the
cleaning position, wipe the platen with a cloth or cotton swab soaked in bleach, then rinse with
water.
Clean the heated platen once a month or as needed.
Decontaminate the heated cover
If the heated cover become contaminated with amplified DNA, raise the heated cover to the cleaning
position and wipe the cover with a cloth or cotton swab soaked in 1:10 v/v dilution of 5.25% sodium
hypochlorite (Clorox
®
bleach), then wipe the cover with a damp cloth.
Replace the fuses
1.
Power off and unplug the instrument, then allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
2.
Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew and remove the fuse holder.
Chapter 4
Maintain the Automated Thermal Cycler (ATC) System
Replace the fuses
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