Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 7 Flex - APPENDIX B Maintenance; Decontaminate the sample block

Maintenance
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Decontaminate the sample block ....................................... 97
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Replace the halogen lamp ............................................ 100
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Replace the instrument fuses .......................................... 103
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Install the QuantStudio
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Real-Time PCR Software ...................... 104
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Software licenses .................................................... 105
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Update the QuantStudio
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Real-Time PCR Software ..................... 106
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Update the Microsoft
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Windows
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operating system .................... 107
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Change the sample block ............................................. 107
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Change the heated cover ............................................. 109
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Change the plate adapter ............................................. 111
IMPORTANT! This chapter contains all user service procedures for the QuantStudio
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6 and 7 Flex Systems. Procedures other than those described in this document must be
performed by a qualied Thermo Fisher Scientic Service Engineer.
Decontaminate the sample block
P
erform this procedure to eliminate uorescent contaminants from the sample block.
Contamination is generally evident in failed background calibrations where one or
more wells consistently exhibit abnormally high signals.
CAUTION! PHYSICAL INJUR
Y HAZARD. Do not remove the QuantStudio
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6 or 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System cover. There are no components inside the
instrument that you can safely service yourself. If you suspect a problem,
contact a Thermo Fisher Scientic Service Representative.
CAUTION! PHYSICAL INJUR
Y HAZARD. During instrument operation, the
sample block can reach 100°C. Allow the sample block to cool to room
temperature before performing the procedure.
CAUTION! Before using a cleaning or decontamination method other than
those recommended by
Thermo Fisher Scientic, conrm with Thermo Fisher
Scientic that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
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