Before You Begin 1
Safety Precautions
Agilent SureCycler 8800 Setup and User’s Guide 11
• Do not se
rvice the e
lectrical components unless you are qualified to
do so.
Fluids and Reagents
• Fill reaction vessels outside the cycler so that no fluids penetrate the
instrument.
• Never cycle or incubate explosive, flammable and reactive substances in
th
e instrument.
• You must observe the relevant safety regulations when handling
path
ogenic material, radioactive substances or other substances
hazardous to health.
• Do not submerge the instr
ument in any liquid.
Danger of Burns
• Do not touch the thermal block, inner side of heated lid and reaction
vessels. These areas quickly attain temperatures of greater than 50°C.
Keep the heated lid closed until temperatures of 30°C or lower are
reached.
• Do not use any mate
rials (plates, sealings, foils, mats) which are not
sufficiently temperature- stable (up to 120°C).
Operating Environment
• The ventilation slots of the device must remain free to vent at all times.
Leave at least 10 cm of space around the instrument.
• Keep the ambient temperature between 20°C and 30°C
with humidity
levels between 20% and 80% non- condensing.
• Do not operate the instr
ument in a hazardous or potentially explosive
environment.
Equipment Ratings
• Pollution degree 2
• Installation category 2
• Altitude 2000 m
• Humidity 20 t
o
80%, non- condensing
• Electrical suppl
y 100- 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 11 A
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