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open to unlock and closed to lock. When the block is unlocked it will simply lift out of the unit. Never
lift or carry the block by one quick release handle, always use both handles or support the block from
underneath.
When refitting the block, slide the quick release handles in the opposite direction to lock the block into
the thermal cycler. The software will register and calibrate the unit for the new block.
It may be necessary to edit the heated lid parameters for a new application; for example if the in-situ
PCR block is fitted for use with hybridisation slides then it is necessary to switch the heated lid OFF as
excess heat can cause evaporation of samples.
Removal of the TC-512 thermal block
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