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CAUTION! FIRE HAZARD. For continued protection against the risk of fire,

replace fuses only with listed and certified fuses of the same type and rating as

those currently in the QuantStudio

3D Instrument.

Power off, then unplug the QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR Instrument.

Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry open the fuse door, and remove the fuse

holder.

Remove each fuse from its fuse holder and inspect it for damage. Carbon

typically coats the inside of failed fuses.

Replace each failed fuse with a 1.6A, Time-Lag T, 250VAC, 5 × 20-mm Fuse.

Note: The voltage and amperage ratings are on the fuse holder.

Install the fuse holder.

Plug in, then power on the

QuantStudio

3D Instrument. The installation is

successful if the instrument powers on.

Note: Fuse failure can result from fluctuations in the supplied power to the

QuantStudio

3D Instrument. To prevent further failures, consider installing an

electrical protective device, such as a UPS or surge protector.

Update the instrument firmware

You can download QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR Instrument firmware updates

directly from the service section of the Life Technologies

™

website. After obtaining a

firmware update, transfer the update to the QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR Instrument

using a USB drive.

Replace the fuses

Appendix A Maintenance

Update the instrument firmware

QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR System User Guide