Eppendorf Mastercycler nexus - Manual (Page 34)

Operation
Mastercycler
® nexus
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5.1.1.2 Closing the heated lid
Prerequisites
Thermoblock loaded with sample tubes or a PCR plate.
1. Grip the heated lid at the center of the lid handle and close it (1).
2. Continue to move the lid handle further down until it is in a horizontal position (2).
The heated lid is now locked. You can now start a program run or manually temper the heated lid and
samples.
CAUTION! Risk of crushing when closing the heated lid.
 Grip the heated lid handle in the middle.
 When you close the heated lid, do not place your fingers between the heated lid and the
housing.
Comply with the guidelines for loading the thermoblock with PCR tubes (see Loading the
thermoblock on p. 59).
The force required to move the lid handle into the horizontal position depends on the type of
PCR tubes or PCR plate used.
1 2