Eppendorf ThermoMixer FP - Manual (Page 16)

Eppendorf ThermoMixer F1.5/FP — Operating manual
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5.2 Inserting tubes and plates
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.
Only ThermoMixer FP:
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 detached from the thermoblock.
 Only heat microplates up to 70 °C.
 If you are heating deepwell plates above 80 °C, do not exceed the mixing
frequency of 1000 rpm.
NOTICE!
NOTICE! Material change of consumables due to extreme temperatures.
Extreme temperatures (e.g., during refrigeration or autoclaving) affect consumables
material. The mechanical strength, dimensions and shape of the consumable will
change.
 Use consumables that are suitable for the selected temperature range or selected
procedure.
Hint!
The height sensor of the ThermoMixer FP automatically differentiates between
deepwell plates and microplates.
 When inserting microplates, make sure that the height sensor is not covered.
 Take care that the height sensor does not get contaminated.
1 Height sensor
 To ensure uniform temperature control,
place the Lid on the thermoblock.
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