Manual
C1000 Touch
TM
Thermal Cycler Manual
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Instrument Safety Warnings
The following warning labels display on the instrument, and refer directly to the safe use of this
C1000 Touch thermal cycler (Table 4).
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
This instrument has been designed to be safely operated under the environmental conditions
listed in Table 5.
SAFETY COMPLIANCE
This instrument has been tested and found to be in compliance with all applicable
requirements of the following safety and electromagnetic standards:
Table 4. Instrument safety warning labels.
Icon Meaning
Warning about risk of harm to body or equipment.
Operating the C1000 Touch instrument before reading this manual can constitute a
personal injury hazard. Only qualified laboratory personnel should operate this
instrument.
Warning about risk of harm to body or equipment from electrical shock.
Do not attempt to repair or remove the outer case of this thermal cycler base, power
supply, heat pump, or other accessories. If you open these instruments, you put
yourself at risk for electrical shock and void your warranty. All repairs must be done
by an authorized repair service.
Never remove the outer case of a thermal cycler base. This may cause you to
receive an electrical shock.
This thermal cycler uses neutral fusing, which means that live power could still be
exposed inside the instrument even when the fuse is blown or removed.
Warning about risk of burning.
A thermal cycler generates enough heat to cause serious burns. Wear safety
goggles or other eye protection at all times during operation. Always allow the
sample block to return to idle temperature before opening the lid and removing
samples. Always allow maximum clearance to avoid accidental skin burns.
Warning about risk of explosion.
The sample blocks can become hot enough during the course of normal operation
to cause liquids to boil and explode.
Table 5. Conditions for safe use.
Usage Aspect Conditions for Safe Use
Rated input power 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 850 W Max
Overvoltage category II
Fuses 10 A, 250 V, 5 x 20 mm, fast blow (qty. 2)
Environment Indoor use only
Temperature
15-31
o
C
Relative humidity Up to 80% (noncondensing)
Altitude Up to 2,000 meters above sea level
Pollution degree 2