SiliCycle MiniBlock® User Guide
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The SiliCycle MiniBlock products for parallel synthesis are intended for use by persons skilled in chemical handling and synthesis. Best results with
the SiliCycle MiniBlock can be achieved by following the usage, maintenance and storage guidelines in this Operations Manual.
SiliCycle MiniBlock products include a 12 month warranty. This warranty is contingent on proper usage and maintenance as described in this
manual. If instructions contained in this manual are not followed, the warranty may be invalidated. Some of the common considerations for optimal
SiliCycle MiniBlock use include:
All chemicals should be cleaned from the SiliCycle MiniBlock as soon as possible. Full cleaning of the SiliCycle MiniBlock is recommended
immediately after synthesis.
SiliCycle MiniBlocks should be checked and consumable components replaced as part of a scheduled maintenance program.
SiliCycle MiniBlocks should be stored with the slide (drainage) valve in the open position and the two side clamps left undone.
Reaction temperatures are limited to 80°C unless high temperature components are obtained from SiliCycle. Reaction temperatures must be
achieved using the apparatus described in this manual.
SiliCycle MiniBlocks are not designed to withstand pressure build-up. Care should be taken to avoid pressure build-up when designing SiliCycle
MiniBlock synthesis procedures.
Use only SiliCycle MiniBlock components purchased from, or approved by SiliCycle.
The SiliCycle MiniBlock reactor is the central platform in SiliCycle’s advanced system for parallel
synthesis. SiliCycle MiniBlock reactors can be used to yield synthesis products for either high-throughput
or larger volume applications.
WARNING
: is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which can cause personal
injury or death.
CAUTION
:
is used to indicate a potential for damage to equipment
or synthesis results.
TECH TIP
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is used to explain a product or operational nuance for a more effective use of
the SiliCycle MiniBlock system.