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Bio-Rad Laboratories Resources
Table 1. Bio-Rad resources and instructions on how to locate what you need.
Resource
How to Contact
Local Bio-Rad Laboratories Find local information and contacts on the Bio-Rad Laboratories website
representatives by selecting your country on the Home page (www.bio-rad.com).
Find the nearest international office listed on the back of this manual
Technical notes and literature Go to the Bio-Rad Laboratories website (www.bio-rad.com). Type a
term in the Search box and select Documents to find links to technical
notes, manuals, and other literature
Technical specialists Bio-Rad Laboratories Technical Support scientists provide our customers
with practical advice and expert solutions. To find local Technical Support
on the phone, contact your nearest Bio-Rad Laboratories office. For
Technical Support in the United States and Canada, call 1-800-424-
6723 (toll-free phone), and select the Technical Support option
Writing Conventions and Warning Labels
The writing conventions and warning labels used for the PX1 ™ PCR instrument and its instruction
manual are shown in Table 2. On the instrument, they are used to identify hazards or potentially
hazardous situations; in the manual, they point out important information that the reader needs to know
or might find useful.
Table 2. Information identifiers for the instrument and manual.
Identifier Meaning
Tip:
Provides helpful instructions, including information explained in further detail elsewhere in
this manual.
Note: Provides important information, including information explained in further detail elsewhere in
this manual.
WARNING! Explains crucial information about a topic that may lead to injury to the user, instrument
damage, data loss, or the prevention thereof.
Touch X Touch X using your finger. For example, touch the SEAL button means use your finger to
touch the SEAL button on the screen.
Caution: See manual! — this icon is placed on or near instrument features that can be
hazardous if improperly handled. It indicates that the manual contains information pertaining
to the hazard and any actions necessary to avoid it. It also identifies warnings in the manual
regarding general hazards and any preventive actions necessary.
Caution: Shock Hazard! — this icon is placed near components or features of the instrument
that present an electrical shock hazard. It is also used in the manual to identify warnings
regarding shock hazards and any actions necessary to prevent harm.
Caution: Hot Surface! — this icon is placed on or near surfaces of the instrument that can
reach temperatures high enough to cause serious injury or damage. It is also used in this
manual to identify warnings regarding hot surface hazards and any preventive actions necessary.
Safety Considerations
The PX1 ™ PCR Plate Sealer has been designed as an easy-to-use instrument for sealing PCR plates.
This instrument applies heat and pressure to the sealing film and plate to create an effective seal that
retains its integrity during thermal cycling. All users of this instrument are encouraged to read and follow
the safety and operating instructions contained in this manual.
Table 3. Conditions for safe use of the PX1 PCR plate sealer.
Usage Aspect
Conditions for Safe Use
Rated input power 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz,
840 W max
Overvoltage category II
Environment
Indoor use only
Temperature 18–31°C
Usage Aspect Conditions for Safe Use
Relative humidity Up to 80% (noncondensing)
Altitude Up to 2,000 meters above
sea level
Pollution degree 2
Replacement fuses 8 A, 250 V, 5 x 20 mm,
Fast Blow (qty 2)