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X-Cite
®
120PC Q User Guide
035-00328R rev. 4
3. Ensure that the air being used to ventilate the X-Cite unit is approximately
“room
temperature” (e.g. do not place the X-Cite unit on top of another heat-producing
instrument).
4. If a heated environmental chamber is being used for live cell imaging, make sure
that the X-Cite unit and the light guide are located outside of the chamber.
5. Periodically check the air filter at the air intake vent for debris. Replace or clean
as necessary.
How to check/clean X-Cite
®
120PC Q metal vents
1. When unit is OFF and lamp is COOL, unplug power from X-Cite unit and turn unit
upside down. Visually inspect the metal gratings for lint, dust and other debris.
2. Debris can be removed from the gratings using a small vacuum cleaner with a
crevice tool, or blown out with a can of compressed air. If using compressed air,
direct the air flow ACROSS the vents, not perpendicularly (i.e. into the X-Cite
unit).
What happens if filters are not clean?
1. A complete filter blockage or airflow obstruction generally results in an automatic
lamp shutoff within 10-15 minutes of the unit being powered on due to lack of
adequate cooling.
2. A partially clogged filter may allow enough airflow for continued operation, but not
for optimal cooling. In this case, the result is usually dramatically reduced lamp
life, e.g. 400 hours instead of 2500+ hours.
