Promega Corporation ·
2800 Woods Hollow Road
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Madison, WI 53711-5399 USA
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Toll Free in USA 800-356-9526
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Phone 608-274-4330
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Fax 608-277-2516
· www.promega.com
Part# TM338
Printed in USA.
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Revised 1/11
Special Instructions
Note:
Failure to operate, store and use the QuantiFluor™ Handheld Fluorometers as directed
will invalidate the warranty.
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Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Do not use this device in proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation (e.g.,
unshielded intentional RF sources), because these may interfere with the proper operation.
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Do not use this instrument for anything other than its intended use.
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If the equipment is used in a manner other than that specified by Promega, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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Do not disassemble the unit.
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The QuantiFluor™ Fluorometer readily accepts methacrylate cuvettes (Cat.# E6093) for
reading in the UV channel or polystyrene (Cat.# E6092) cuvettes for reading in the BLUE or
GREEN channel. Do not use glass or quartz cuvettes. Do not use the Minicell Cuvettes
without the Minicell Adapter.
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The Sample Compartment cannot accept cuvettes with an outer diameter over 12mm. The 10mm
size refers to the internal diameter of the cuvette, so some plastic cuvettes may be too large.
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Do not force oversized cuvettes into the Sample Compartment. This can damage the Sample
Compartment. If the cuvette does not easily fit into the Sample Compartment, use a different
cuvette.
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Use caution around solvents because they may corrode the plastic case of the QuantiFluor™
Fluorometer.
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If a liquid is accidentally spilled inside the Sample Compartment, invert the QuantiFluor™
Fluorometer to drain the excess liquid. Then wipe the inside area dry with a clean soft towel
or tissue. Always power off the instrument before cleaning. Be sure to unplug QuantiFluor™-ST
fluorometers before cleaning.
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If extra cleaning is needed, use a mild detergent to dampen the towel and wipe.
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Do not submerge the QuantiFluor™ Fluorometer in water.
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Do not expose the QuantiFluor™ Fluorometer to temperatures outside the specified range
since damage to the unit may occur.
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A minimum volume of 2ml in a 10 × 10mm cuvette is required for best results.
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The Minicell Adapter requires a minimum volume of 50µl for the QuantiFluor™-ST
Fluorometer and 75µl for the QuantiFluor™-P Fluorometers and accepts maximum total
volume of 250µl.
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Avoid having any air bubbles in your sample because these may significantly affect the
fluorescence reading.
