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Applied Biosystems SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler User Manual

Applied Biosystems SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler
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Clean the heated platen once a month or as needed.
Decontaminate the heated cover
If the heated cover become contaminated with amplied DNA, raise the heated cover
to the cleaning position and wipe the cover with a cloth or coon swab soaked in 1:10
v/v dilution of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (Clorox
®
bleach), then wipe the cover with
a damp cloth.
Required materials
Two UL Listed fuse, rated 10A, 250VAC, size: 5 x 20 mm
Fine at-tip screwdriver
Procedure
1.
Power o the instrument by disconnecting the power.
DANGER! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Severe electrical shock,
which could cause physical injury or death, can result from working on an
instrument when the high voltage power supply is operating. To avoid
electrical shock, disconnect the power supply to the instrument, unplug
the power cord, and wait at least 1 minute before working on the
instrument.
2.
Insert a small at-tip screwdriver into the slot in the upper portion of the power
entry module, and open the door.
3.
Pull out the fuse compartment to inspect the two fuses in the fuse compartment:
4.
Pull out the blown fuse(s) from the fuse compartment and replace with new Two
UL Listed fuse, rated 10A, 250VAC, size: 5 x 20 mm.
5.
Place the fuse compartment back into the power entry module (there is only one
orientation) and close the door.
6.
Press the door until it locks in place.
7.
Connect the instrument power cord.
About the upgrade
If there is a new version of the rmware for the SimpliAmp
Thermal Cycler, you
may be required to load the new rmware on the instrument.
You will need a USB drive and, if your instrument requires login, the login details to
upgrade the rmware.
IMPORTANT!
You cannot upgrade the rmware while a run is in progress.
Replace the fuses
Upgrade the
system firmware
Chapter 4 Maintain the instrument
As-needed maintenance
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BrandApplied Biosystems
ModelSimpliAmp Thermal Cycler
CategoryBicycle Accessories
LanguageEnglish