Boekel Polar Block Models 260013 and 260013-2 Operating Instructions N2400035 Rev.
CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 3.1 3.2 4. 4.1 4.2 5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 6. 7. 8. 8.1 8.2 9. 10. Page Safety .............................................................................................................................. 2 Product Information ........................................................................................................ 3 Assembly......................................................................................................................... 3 Unpacking .....................
1. Safety The following symbols marked on the equipment mean: Caution: Read these operating instructions fully before use and pay particular attention to sections containing this symbol. Attention: Suivre attentivement les instructions avant l’usage et prêtez une attention particulière aux sections comportant ce symbole. Always observe the following safety precautions: • • • • • • • • • • • Use only as specified by the operating instructions or the intrinsic protection may be impaired.
2. Product Information The Boekel Scientific Polar Block is a convenient and reliable way for labs to store restriction enzymes or other reagents right at the lab bench. The Polar Block produces internal well temperatures of 35°C to 39°C below ambient resulting in a typical -15°C benchtop storage temperature. The Polar Block comes with a transportable-machined aluminum block, which accommodates 14 x 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes.
4. Operation 4.1 Controls and Indicator Lamps (Figure 1) 2. Temperature Display 1. Power Key 1. Power Key ( ) – Controls Power to the unit 2. Temperature Display- Displays the current well temperature of the unit. 4.2 Operating the Polar Block To turn the unit on, press and hold the Power Key ( ) for one second; upon power start up a display test is run to demonstrate that all display components are functioning properly.
5. Accessories 5.1 Block –14 – 1.5 mL tubes Part Number 260152 5.2 Block – 14 x 0.5 mL tubes Part Number 260052 5.3 Block – 7 x 1.5 mL tubes plus 7 x 0.5 mL Tubes Part Number 260055 5.4 Well Lid Part Number A1702558 6. Fault Diagnosis Symptom 1. Unit does not operate Possible Cause a. Unit not switched on b. Unit not plugged into power supply c. Fuses blown d. Power supply failure Action Required a. Switch on b. Plug in, switch on 2. Well temperature does not cool when expected a.
Specifications: Well Temperature Range: Well Temperature Stability: Supply Voltage Range: Power Rating: 8. Typically -15°C to -19°C or 35°C below ambient temperature +/- 0.5°C 115V +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz 230V +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz Model 80086-972: 110 Watts, 1.42A Model 80086-974: 110 Watts, 0.71A Maintenance and Service All Boekel laboratory products are designed to comply with IEC1010-1. No routine maintenance is required. 8.1 Cleaning Disengage power cord prior to cleaning.
9. Warranty When used in laboratory conditions and according to these operating instructions, Boekel warrants this product to be free of defective material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of manufacture. The liability of Boekel for any defective equipment during the warranty period shall be limited to the repair of such equipment or replacement thereof without charge for parts or labor. 10.
