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8.
Unpack and install the sample block module:
a.
Open the package containing the sample block module and inspect it for
damage caused during transportation.
If the module is damaged, note the location and appearance of the damage,
then contact customer support for assistance.
b.
Pull the lever on the rear panel of the
ProFlex
™
PCR System Base Module
away from the unit to its maximum extension.
ProFlex
PCR System
CAUTION HOT
c.
Place the sample block module onto the ProFlex
™
PCR System Base Module
so that the latching mechanism aligns with the base, then push the lever
back into the instrument to secure it.
IMPORTANT! After the sample block is installed, you must completely
insert the lever into the instrument to ensure that the module is locked into
place. If not, the base module may fail to detect the sample block module
and generate an error when powered on for the first time.
d.
Use compressed air to remove any particles from the sample blocks that
may have collected on them during transportation.
e.
Close the heated cover.
9.
Lift the front end of the
ProFlex
™
System, then slide the Tilt Base underneath the
front foot of the instrument.
IMPORTANT! Before removing your hands from the instrument, confirm that
the front foot is securely seated within the Tilt Base as shown below.
(Cross-sectional view)
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Prepare the QuantStudio
®
3D Digital PCR System for use
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