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Gentier Real-Time PCR System
2. Instrument Maintenance Operation Instructions
2.1 Maintain Sufficient Air Flow
The placing area of Gentier instrument should be checked regularly, as it requires sufficient air
flow to precisely reach the correct target temperature. Please ensure that the air flow is
unrestricted and other items around the instrument do not interfering with the air flow.
2.2 Maintain Stable Power Supply.
The Gentier instrument requires stable power supply for proper functioning, therefore its
power supply should be checked regularly to ensure the consistent of instrument required
voltage and the power supply voltage (allowable deviation ± 10%). And make sure that the
rated load of receptacle is no less than the requirement of instrument.
2.3 Maintain Instrument Cleanliness
Contamination of loading platform, sample block or optical parts can interfere with thermal
cycling and data collection.
Avoid contaminating the Gentier instrument:
Always clean the outside surface of consumables before placing them in the sample block.
Clean the loading platform and the sample block periodically to prevent the buildup of dirt,
biohazardous materials or solutions.
Always seal the consumables with sealing film before running the experiment.
Caution:
Never place a consumable with open or leak cap in the sample block. The reagents
may escape during heating and cover the sample block, hot lid and loading platform.
Caution:
Never run a PCR reaction with volatile reagents that could contaminate the
sample block, hot lid and loading platform.
Caution:
In case the instrument will not be used for a long time, unplug it and cover the
instrument with a soft cloth or plastic bags to prevent dust from entering.
