Bio-Rad Peelable Foil Heat Seal - Manual (Page 7)

Table of Contents
Bio-Rad Laboratories Resources .......................................................................ii
Writing Conventions and Warning Labels ...........................................................ii
Safety Considerations ........................................................................................ii
Regulatory Compliance ..................................................................................... iii
Warranty ..........................................................................................................iv
Chapter 1: Introduction ....................................................................................... 2
Unpacking the PX1 ™ .......................................................................................... 2
Instrument Overview ......................................................................................... 2
Setting Up the System ...................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Using the PX1 PCR Plate Sealer ...................................................... 4
Home Screen Overview .................................................................................... 4
Basic Sealing Instructions ................................................................................. 4
Optimizing Heat Sealing .................................................................................... 6
Storing and Using Sealing Protocols ................................................................. 7
Set Auto Shutdown ........................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3: PX1 PCR Plate Sealer Maintenance ................................................ 8
Cleaning Outer Instrument Parts ....................................................................... 8
Cleaning the Platen ........................................................................................... 8
Cleaning the Drawer .......................................................................................... 9
Removing the Drawer ........................................................................................ 9
Replacing the Drawer ........................................................................................ 9
Chapter 4: Error Messages and Replacing Fuses .......................................... 10
Error Messages ............................................................................................... 10
Replacing Fuses .............................................................................................. 12
Chapter 5: Compatible PCR Plastics and Heat Seals .................................... 13
Heat Sealing Film Comparison Chart .............................................................. 13
Sealing Guidelines for Heat Seals ................................................................... 13
Selection Guide for Compatible PCR Plastics ................................................. 14
Ordering Information ......................................................................................... 16
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