Eppendorf Thermoblock for slides DC User Manual
Exchangeable Thermoblock
for slides DC
Operating instructions
Table of contents
1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5 Cleaning / Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1 Replacing the snap seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.2 Replacing the lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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2005 Eppendorf AG, Hamburg
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1 General / 2 Safety instructions
1 General
Only experienced laboratory personnel are permitted to use the slides thermoblock. The exchangeable Thermoblock for slides DC is especially designed for
processing either DNA or protein microarrays using the Eppendorf hybridization
frames in research laboratories in the fields of bioscience, medicine and
chemistry. The Thermoblock for slides DC can be used on both the Thermomixer
comfort or the ThermoStat plus. It can be used for rotational movement up to a
maximum of 1,400 rpm and at a maximum temperature of 70 °C.
2 Safety instructions
– When exchanging a heated block, please keep in mind that contact with the
surface of the opened exchangeable thermoblock, its underside or the thermal
base on the basic device can result in burns! Exchange the thermoblock once
it has cooled down.
– Make certain that the slides are inserted precisely into the recesses. The
Thermoblock for slides DC is compatible with slides with a maximum length of
76.70 mm.
– Make sure that the block is clean (no glass particles) before placing slides.
– Make sure that the pressure plate is correctly fixed. See mounting part of this
manual.
– The lid of the Thermoblock for slides DC must be tightly closed (lid parallel to
block) prior to using the mix function.
– Be sure to observe the maximum rotational speed of 1,400 rpm and the
maximum temperature setting of 70 °C. The ThermoStat plus basic device has
no block recognition function. There is no automatic limitation of the
temperature control.
– Do not use damaged thermoblocks.
– Exchangeable thermoblocks may only be used in conjunction with the
ThermoStat plus and Thermomixer comfort devices. See their respective
operating manuals for more information.
– This operating manual must also be handed over if you give the slides
thermoblock to someone else.
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3 Mounting
1. To mount the exchangeable Thermoblock for slides DC, open the lid by
simultaneously pressing the two pressure points on the fr ont edge of the lid.
The pressure points are labeled with "push".
Figure 1: Drawing of the
Thermoblock for slides DC
1 Pressure plate
2 Screws
3
3 Lid seal
4 Label
2
1
4
2. Alternately unscrew the 2 screws of the pressure plate until the pressure is
completely released (Figure 1).
3. Adjust the exchangeable Thermoblock for slides DC on the basic device in
such a way that the label can be seen from the front. Screw it tight using a
Hexagon key.
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3 Mounting
4. Place the slides (up to 4) in the Thermoblock for slides DC. The slides have
to be inserted with the sticker facing the front part of the thermoblock
(Figure 2).
Figure 2: Drawing of the opened
Thermoblock for slides DC
1 Slide
2 Pressure plate location ridges
3 Holes to remove the slide
4 Front part of the thermoblock
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3
4
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