Tianlong 96E - Cleaning the Instrument Touch Screen; Cleaning Thermal Cycle Block

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6.1.2 Cleaning the Instrument Touch Screen
1
st
step:
Switch off the instrument and unplug the power cord;
2
nd
step:
Gently wipe the touch screen with a piece of dry, soft cloth to remove dust, oil or
fingerprints.
3
rd
step:
If the touch screen is still contaminated, use a piece of damp, soft cloth that moistened
with low concentration isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol to clean the screen in a
gentle motion.
Prohibit: Do not spray the detergent directly on the touch screen, as malfunctions of the
electronics or may occur.
Caution: Do not use abrasive detergent or rough material, as they may scratch the touch
screen.
6.1.3 Cleaning Thermal Cycle Block
1
st
step:
Switch off the instrument and unplug the power cord;
2
nd
step:
Open the hot lid and clean the thermal cycler block surface with a piece of damp, soft
cloth, and if needed, please rinse the cloth with mild commercial detergent.
3
rd
step:
Clean the thermal cycler block wells with the degreased cotton swab moistened with
ethanol to ensure the firm contact and good thermal conductivity between the
consumables and the wall of block well.
Prohibit: Do not spray the detergent directly on the thermal cycler block, as
malfunctions of the electronics or may occur.
Caution: Do not close the hot lid before the thermal cycler block is completely dry.