Appendix A
Replacing the Halogen Lamp
118 Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Installation and Maintenance Guide
Notes
Replacing the Halogen Lamp
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. The 7300/7500/7500 Fast
system and lamp are hot! The lamp can become very hot while in use. Allow sufficient
time for the lamp to cool, and put on protective, powder-free gloves before handling it.
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Wear disposable, powder-free
gloves when handling the lamp to prevent burns and to prevent shortening the life of the
replacement lamp.
WARNING. This instrument is designed for 12V, 75W halogen
lamps only.
Replace the halogen lamp after approximately 2000 hours of life.
Time Required 30 minutes
Materials
Required
Replacing the
Lamp
IMPORTANT! Wear powder-free gloves when you handle the lamp.
1. Power off, then unplug the 7300/7500/7500 Fast system. Allow the instrument to
cool for 15 minutes.
Powder-free
gloves
Halogen bulb
(12V, 75W)
Safety
glasses
Screwdriver,
small
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