Owner manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... ii

How to use this manual .................................................................................... iii

Section 1 ............................................................................................................ 1

Unpacking and Installation .......................................................................................... 1

Inspect Packaging .................................................................................................... 1

Verify Contents ......................................................................................................... 1

Install System ............................................................................................................ 1

Connect Power ......................................................................................................... 1

Section 2 ............................................................................................................ 2

System Overview ........................................................................................................... 2

Principle and Intended Use..................................................................................... 2

Symbols and Definitions .......................................................................................... 2

Display Abbreviations .............................................................................................. 3

Audible Indicators - NORMAL ................................................................................ 3

Audible Indicators – ERROR .................................................................................. 3

Error Messages ........................................................................................................ 4

Section 3 ............................................................................................................ 6

Operating Instructions .................................................................................................. 6

Opening and Closing the Lid .................................................................................. 6

Turning Unit On ........................................................................................................ 6

Run a Denaturation and Hybridization Program ................................................. 6

Abort Program in Process ....................................................................................... 8

Slide Installation ....................................................................................................... 8

Humidity Cards ......................................................................................................... 8

Predefined Limits ...................................................................................................... 9

Section 4 .......................................................................................................... 10

Programming................................................................................................................. 10

Overview .................................................................................................................. 10

Character Selection ............................................................................................... 10

Creating a Denaturation and Hybridization Program (Denat & Hyb) ............. 10

Creating a Hybridization Only Program (Hyb Only) .......................................... 11

Creating a Fixed Temperature Program (Fixed Temp) .................................... 12

Editing a Program................................................................................................... 12

Section 5 .......................................................................................................... 13

Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 13

Overview .................................................................................................................. 13

Cleaning ................................................................................................................... 13

Service ..................................................................................................................... 13

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 14

Appendix .......................................................................................................... 15

Appendix A - Specifications .................................................................................. 15

References .............................................................................................................. 16

Iris Sample Processing Warranty ........................................................................ 17

Limitation of Liability............................................................................................... 17