It is recommended to store the block and the heated cover in the provided protective
box when they are not installed on an instrument.
Decontaminate the sample block
Perform this procedure to eliminate fluorescent contaminants from the instrument
sample block. Contamination is generally evident in failed background calibrations
where one or more wells consistently exhibit abnormally high signals.
CAUTION!
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD
. Do not remove the instrument cover.
There are no components inside the instrument that you can safely service yourself. If
you suspect a problem, contact Support.
CAUTION!
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD.
During instrument operation, the sample
block temperature can reach 100°C. Allow it to cool to room temperature before
handling.
CAUTION!
Before using a cleaning or decontamination method other than those
recommended by Thermo Fisher Scientific, confirm with Thermo Fisher Scientific that
the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
Materials required
• Safety glasses
• Powder-free gloves
• Tissue, lint-free
• Cotton or nylon swabs and lint-free cloths
• Pipette (100-µL) with pipette tips
• Deionized water
• Ethanol, 95% solution
• Bleach, 10% solution
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