2 inserting tubes and plates, Eppendorf smartblock — instructions for use – Eppendorf SmartBlock User Manual
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Eppendorf SmartBlock — Instructions for use
4.2 Inserting tubes and plates
Place the suitable thermoblock on the device (see Attaching the thermoblock on
Inserting the plate
Insert the plate with the back edge first. Then press it down at the front.
Inserting tubes
Insert the tubes completely into the bores of the thermoblock.
WARNING!
WARNING! Risk of injury due to incorrect consumables.
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Glass tubes can smash.
Only use the thermoblocks with the consumables designed for them.
Never use tubes made of glass or other fragile material.
NOTICE!
NOTICE! Damage to plates due to too high temperatures.
Polystyrene microplates melt at temperatures above 70 °C.
Polypropylene deepwell plates deform at temperatures above 80 °C.
Deformed plates can become loose in the thermoblock.
Only heat microplates up to 70 °C.
NOTICE!
NOTICE! Material change of consumables due to extreme temperatures.
Extreme temperatures (e.g., refrigeration, autoclaving) affect consumsables'
material. The mechanical strength or dimensions and shape of the consuma-
bles may change.
Use consumables that are suitable for the selected temperature range or
selected procedure.
Hint!
When inserting microplates, make sure that the height sensor is not
covered.
Take care that the height sensor does not get contaminated.