Getting started
4 G5585B PlateLocThermal Microplate Sealer Quick Guide
Gas hazards
Working with open, charged air lines can result in injury. Turn off the compressed air
line when disconnecting or reconnecting the PlateLoc Sealer. Contact your facilities
department or Agilent Technical Support with questions about setting up the air line.
Gas-Purging PlateLoc only. Argon is an odorless, colorless, and nontoxic gas that
can cause rapid suffocation by displacing air. Use the Gas-Purging PlateLoc only in a
well-ventilated lab area. Turn off the argon gas source when the product is not in use.
Getting started
Turning on and turning off the power
Before turning on the PlateLoc Sealer, make sure:
• The lab requirements are met.
• You have properly installed the PlateLoc Sealer.
• You are trained in the proper operation of the PlateLoc Sealer.
The on/off switch is on the back of the PlateLoc Sealer.
To turn on the PlateLoc Sealer:
Press the on/off switch to the on position (I ).
If you have not yet turned on the air, the touchscreen displays the Insufficient Air
Pressure error message. See “Turning on and turning off the air” on page 5. If you have
not yet connected the air supply to the PlateLoc Sealer, see the PlateLoc Thermal
Microplate Sealer User Guide.
To turn off the PlateLoc Sealer:
Press the on/off switch to the off position (o). The touchscreen turns off.
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