Boekel Scientific 240000-2 Slide Moat - Manual (Page 5)

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2.0 Product Information
The Boekel Slide Moat is designed to provide a heating platform
and chamber capable of maintaining either dry or highly humid
conditions for In-Situ Hybridization applications. Uses include in-situ
RNA amplification, reverse transcription reactions, hybridization and
DNA melt.
The Boekel Slide Moat can hold up to 30 standard microscope
slides. The unit has an advanced PID temperature controller and
high density heating plate for providing very stable and accurate
temperatures from ambient plus 5˚C to 100˚C. The unit also
provides eight humidity generation wells which can be used to
create a humid environment for 12 or more hours. The unit comes
with a see-through tempered glass lid for observing reactions and
verifying humidity conditions. There is sufficient clearance
(13/32”/1cm) between the heat plate and the glass lid bottom to
allow for the use of most in-situ cell carriers and for adding a flat
surface temperature gage to verify slide temperature.
Note: Boekel strongly recommends using covered and sealed slides
for higher temperatures (> 37° C) or prolonged period incubations
(> 1 hour).
3.0 Assembly
3.1 Unpacking the Unit
Remove the packing materials carefully, and retain for future
shipment or storage of the unit. Inspect for damage. Report all
shipping damage to the carrier immediately. Shipping damage is
covered by the carrier and repair/replacement for shipping
damages must be coordinated through the carrier. Complete and
return the Warranty Registration Card. Packages should contain:
• Slide Moat • Glass Lid
• Power Line Cord • Operating Instructions
3.2 Installation
Place the oven on a flat and stable surface, preferably away from
drafts. Do not block the ventilation slots on each side of the unit. Fit
the power line cord into the IEC power socket on the rear of the
unit.
4.0 Operation
4.1 Identification of Controls (See Figure 1)