Manual

C1000 Touch
TM
Thermal Cycler Manual
43
7 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Read this chapter for information on maintaining the C1000 Touch
TM
thermal cycler and
troubleshooting problems.
• Cleaning and maintaining the C1000 Touch thermal cycler (page 43)
• Maintaining sufficient airflow (page 45)
Cleaning and Maintaining the C1000 Touch Thermal
Cycler
The C1000 Touch thermal cycler requires little maintenance for proper operation and precise
thermal control. However, with long and constant use, the thermal cycler requires some
cleaning and other maintenance. Information on cleaning the thermal cycler base and reaction
module is included in this chapter. In addition, instructions on replacing the fuses are provided.
Cleaning the C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler
The C1000 Touch thermal cycler should be cleaned on a regular schedule to remove any
debris or dirt that might interfere with proper function. Clean the base to prevent damage to
the air intake or reaction module bay.
NOTE: For instructions on handling and cleaning radioactive or biohazardous
materials, consult the guidelines for radiation safety and biosafety provided by your
institution. These guidelines include cleaning, monitoring, and disposal methods
for hazardous materials.
To clean the thermal cycler base, follow the instructions below; pay careful attention to the
warnings:
WARNING! To prevent electrical shock, always turn off and unplug the instrument
before cleaning it.
• Clean the air vents. Remove dust with a soft brush, damp cloth, or vacuum cleaner.
Remove any heavy dust that is deep in the vents with a vacuum cleaner. Cleaning the
vents allows sufficient airflow for precise thermal control during a run
• Clean the touchscreen. Clean the touchscreen with any commercially available
touchscreen cleaning agent. Use a soft cloth to clean the touchscreen
WARNING! Do not spray or pour cleaning agent directly onto the touchscreen