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b.
While holding the riser in place with one hand, insert the thin end of the
cable tie through the opening at the base of the foot. When the end is visible
on the other side of the foot, draw the cable tie through and connect the
ends to form a loop.
c.
Confirm that the riser is firmly seated within the instrument foot, pivot the
ratchet box (wide end of the cable tie) so that it is positioned in front of or
behind the foot, then pull tight the cable tie.
d.
Using the second cable tie, repeat steps a-c to secure the riser at the other
end of the foot.
a
cb
5.
Use two cable ties to attach a riser to the rear foot of the ProFlex
™
System:
a.
Prepare the cable tie by bending the thin end in a 45° curve as shown below.
IMPORTANT! Make sure to bend the ends of the cable ties that you install
to the rear foot. The instrument shell is positioned very close to the foot at
that location, which limits access to the opening at the base. The bends in the
ties will aid in their placement.
b.
Fit the riser into the rear foot of the
ProFlex
™
System.
c.
While holding the riser in place with one hand, insert the curved end of a
cable tie between the foot and the instrument shell, moving the end from
side to side until you find the opening at the base of the foot. When the end
is visible on the other side of the foot, draw the cable tie through and
connect the ends to form a loop.
d.
Confirm that the riser is firmly seated within the instrument foot, pivot the
ratchet box (wide end of the cable tie) so that it is positioned in front of or
behind the foot, then pull tight the cable tie.
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Prepare the QuantStudio
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3D Digital PCR System for use
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