Manual

C1000 Touch
TM
Thermal Cycler Manual
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WARNING! Do not use abrasive detergents or rough material; they can scratch the
control panel.
• Clean the reaction module bay. Clean with a damp soft cloth to remove debris and
spilled liquids. Cleaning the bay allows precise heating and cooling of the reaction block
WARNING! Never use cleaning solutions that are corrosive to aluminium. Avoid
scratching the surface of the bay; surface scratches can interfere with precise
thermal control.
WARNING! Never pour water or other solutions in the reaction module bay. Wet
components can cause electrical shock when the thermal cycler is plugged in.
• Clean the outside case of the thermal cycler base. Use a damp cloth or tissue to
clean spills off the outside case. If needed, use a mild soap solution and remove the
residue completely. Cleaning the outside case prevents corrosion
Cleaning the Reaction Modules
Clean the reaction modules of the C1000 Touch thermal cycler on a regular schedule to
prevent reagents from accumulating and interfering with the ability of the reaction block to
change temperature quickly.
To clean the reaction module, follow these instructions, paying careful attention to the
warnings:
WARNING! To prevent electrical shock, always remove the reaction module from
the thermal cycler base before cleaning it.
• Clean the cooling fins. Remove dust from the cooling fins with a soft brush or damp
cloth. Remove any heavy dust that is deep in the fins with a vacuum cleaner. Use water
and a soft cloth to remove debris that is stuck to the fins. Avoid scratching the surface.
Never use cleaning solutions that are corrosive to aluminum, such as bleach or abrasive
cleansers. If needed, use a mild soap solution, and rinse well to remove the residue
completely. Cleaning the fins improves precise sample heating and cooling
• Clean the outside cover of the reaction block. Use a soft cloth and water to
remove debris from the outer block
WARNING! Never clean the block with strong alkaline solutions (strong soap,
ammonia, or highly concentrated bleach). Never use corrosive or abrasive cleaning
solutions. These cleaning agents can damage the block and prevent precise
thermal control.
• Clean the block wells. Clean spills immediately to prevent them from drying inside
wells. Use disposable plastic pipets with water (recommended), 95% ethanol, or a 1:100
dilution of bleach in water. Always rinse the wells with water several times to remove all
traces of ethanol, bleach, or soap
WARNING! If left in the block wells, bleach, ethanol, or soap could corrode the
block and/or destroy tubes and microplates during a run. Always rinse the block
well after cleaning it with any solution other than water.
• If oil is used, the wells must be cleaned thoroughly and often. Use of oil in the
wells is not recommended. Clean the oil when it is discolored or contains dirt. Use a
solution of 95% ethanol to clean oil. Do not allow oil to build up in the block
WARNING! Never heat the block after adding a cleaning solution. Heating the
block with cleaning solution damages the block, lid, and thermal cycler base.
• Clean the inner lid of the reaction module. Use a soft cloth and water to remove
debris and solutions from the inner lid surface. Never use abrasive detergents or rough
material that scratch the surface. Cleaning the inner lid improves precise sample heating
and cooling