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Eppendorf ThermoTop
Instructions for use
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Instructions for use Eppendorf ThermoTop®seeon p.Fig.Tab.p.
English (EN)Instructions for use
5308 900.012-01/082014
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Operating instructions
Eppendorf ThermoTop
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1 Operating instructions
1.1 Using this manual
These instructions for use are a supplement to the operating manual of the
ThermoMixer C, ThermoMixer F0.5/F1.5/F2.0/FP and ThermoStat C devices. These
instructions for use do not replace the operating manual.
Read the operating manual of the corresponding device before using the ThermoTop for
the first time. The current version of the operating manual can be found in the Internet at
www.eppendorf.com
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2 Product description
2.1 Features
The condens.protect technology available in the ThermoTop prevents the formation of
condensation on the inner wall or the lid of the tube during the temperature control of
samples.
The ThermoTop is compatible with the ThermoMixer C, ThermoStat C, and
ThermoMixer F0.5/F1.5/F2.0/FP devices. In conjunction with the ThermoMixer C and
ThermoStat C, the ThermoTop can be used with thermoblocks for plates and lab tubes up
to a volume of 2 mL. The compatible thermoblocks feature a condens.protect symbol: .
3 Safety
3.1 Intended use
The ThermoTop is designed to prevent the formation of condensation on the inner wall or
the lid of the tube during the temperature control of samples. The ThermoTop must only
be operated by qualified personnel.
The ThermoTop is intended exclusively for indoor use. All country-specific safety
requirements for operating electrical equipment in the laboratory must be observed.
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3.2 Warning signs on the device
Depiction Meaning Location
Risk of burns from hot
surfaces.
Interior of the ThermoTop
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Installation and operation
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4 Installation and operation
4.1 Installing the ThermoTop
Prerequisites
• A compatible thermoblock has been attached.
• Tubes or plates have been inserted.
Place the ThermoTop on the device
vertically from above. The centering pins
behind the heating/cooling plate fit into
the recesses of the ThermoTop.
• The ThermoTop is correctly positioned if
the seal is fully flush with the upper part
of the device.
• The blue LED of the ThermoTop lights.
• The symbol appears in the display.
Functioning principle of the ThermoTop
• In order to prevent the formation of any condensate in a reliable manner, the
device first heats the ThermoTop until it reaches the set temperature. The
tempering of the thermoblock occurs with a delay.
• The temperature sensor of the thermoblock reacts to the temperature of
samples: after inserting samples into a pre-heated thermoblock, the displayed
actual temperature may fall temporarily.
• While the device is tempering, the blue LED of the ThermoTop is flashing.
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Maintenance
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5 Maintenance
5.1 Cleaning
NOTICE! Damage from the use of aggressive chemicals.
Do not use any aggressive chemicals on the device or its accessories, such as
strong and weak bases, strong acids, acetone, formaldehyde, halogenated
hydrocarbons or phenol.
If the device has been contaminated by aggressive chemicals, immediately clean
it by means of a mild cleaning agent.
NOTICE! Corrosion from aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants.
Do not use corrosive cleaning agents, aggressive solvents or abrasive polishes.
Auxiliary equipment
•Lint-free cloth
• Mild, soap-based lab cleaner
• Dist. water
1. Clean with a mild soap solution.
2. Wipe off the soap solution with dist. water.
3. Dry the ThermoTop.
5.2 Disinfection/decontamination
WARNING! Risk to health from contaminated accessories.
1. Follow the instructions in the decontamination certificate. You can find them as
a PDF file on our webpage (www.eppendorf.com/decontamination)
2. Decontaminate all the parts you want to dispatch.
3. Include the fully completed decontamination certificate for returned goods in
the package.
Select a disinfection method complying with the statutory rules and regulations for
your area of application. Use e.g. acohol (ethanol, isopropanol) or alcohol-containing
disinfectants.
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Transport, storage and disposal
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6 Transport, storage and disposal
6.1 Disposal
In case the product is to be disposed of, the relevant legal regulations are to be observed.
Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices in the European
Community:
Within the European Community, the disposal of electrical devices is regulated by national
regulations based on EU Directive 2002/96/EC pertaining to waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).
According to these regulations, any devices supplied after August 13, 2005, in the
business-to-business sphere, to which this product is assigned, may no longer be disposed
of in municipal or domestic waste. To document this, they have been marked with the
following identification:
Because disposal regulations may differ from one country to another within the EU, please
ntact your supplier if ne
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cessary.
In Germany, this is mandatory from March 23, 2006. From this date, the manufacturer has
to offer a suitable method of return for all devices supplied after August 13, 2005. For all
devices supplied before August 13, 2005, the last user is responsible for the correct
disposal.
7 Technical data
Power consumption Maximum 120 W
Temperature control range Corresponds to the temperature control
range of the device or thermoblock with
which the ThermoTop is used.
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