PCRmax Heating Block Module Instruction Manual
Heated Modules
13204-37, -45, -47, -49, -50, -51
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Contents
1 Symbols Used in this Instruction Manual ......................................................... 3
2 Safety Precautions and Limitations of Use ...................................................... 4
3 Regulatory Limitations of Use .......................................................................... 8
4 Module Description .......................................................................................... 9
5 Module Installation ......................................................................................... 11
6 Technical Specifications ................................................................................ 12
7 Maintenance and Servicing............................................................................ 18
7.1 Routine Cleaning and Inspection ................................................................... 18
7.2 Decontamination Procedure .......................................................................... 20
7.3 Transportation and Storage ........................................................................... 21
7.4 Product Disposal ............................................................................................ 21
8 Warranty and Returns .................................................................................... 22
9 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ............................................................ 23
Tables
Table 1: Advisory Symbol Meanings ......................................................................... 3
Table 2: Module Features .......................................................................................... 9
Table 3: Heated Module Selection Guide ................................................................ 10
Table 4: Heated Module Generic Specifications ..................................................... 12
Table 5: Detailed Specifications, 24 x 0.5 mL tubes ................................................ 13
Table 6: Detailed Specifications, 24 x 1.5 mL tubes ................................................ 13
Table 7: Detailed Specifications, 24 x 2 mL tubes ................................................... 14
Table 8: Detailed Specifications, 8 x 15 mL tubes ................................................... 14
Table 9: Detailed Specifications, 4 x 50 mL tubes ................................................... 15
Table 10: Detailed Specifications, 96-well 0.15 mL PCR plate ............................... 15
Table 11: Detailed Specifications, 96-well 0.25 mL PCR plate ............................... 16
Table 12: Detailed Specifications, 384-well PCR plate ........................................... 16
Table 13: Detailed Specifications, 96-well 0.2 mL PCR tubes ................................ 17
Table 14: Detailed Specifications, 96-well microtiter plate ...................................... 17
WARNING
Please ensure that you have read and fully understood the Safety
Precautions and Limitations of Use in section 2 of this manual before
attempting to install or operate this product.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or may damage the unit and
invalidate the product warranty.
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1 Symbols Used in this Instruction Manual
The following advisory symbols are used in this manual.
Table 1: Advisory Symbol Meanings
DANGER
Indicates a Risk of Electric Shock which could, if not avoided,
result in severe injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a Burn Hazard which could, if not avoided, result in
severe injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a Risk of Explosion which could, if not avoided,
result in severe injury or death.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which could, if not avoided,
result in severe injury or death; or severely damage the unit.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which could, if not avoided,
result in minor or moderate injury; or degrade or impair the
functionality of the unit.
CAUTION
Indicates an Electrostatic-Sensitive Device for which care
should be taken not to touch the exposed electrical contacts
as this could degrade or impair the functionality of the unit.
Advisory note or other useful information.
NN
Refer to “section NN” for more details.
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2 Safety Precautions and Limitations of Use
It is essential that all users of this equipment have fully read and understood
the following safety precautions and limitations of use before installing or
operating the Heated Modules.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
The protection provided by this equipment may be impaired if
it is not used in a manner described in this manual.
WARNING
It is essential that the user of this equipment is aware of the
potential hazards associated with the Module and its
accessories.
All operators should be familiar with the safety precautions
and warnings given in these instructions before attempting to
operate the Module or base unit.
Improper use of this Module or its accessories may impair
their functionality and invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.
Unit Handling Precautions
CAUTION
Care should be taken not to drop the Module or subject it to
rough physical handling, both during normal use and during
transportation and storage.
Do not use the Module or base unit if either shows any signs
of damage or wear.
WARNING
Care should be taken when handling the Heated Module as
the external surfaces of the lid and underside of the Module
may become hot during operation and remain hot for a
considerable time after the heaters have been turned off.
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force when operating the heated lid
catch or when opening and closing the lid.
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Unit Installation and Operating Environment
DANGER
WARNING
The Heated Modules are designed for indoor laboratory use
only.
The acceptable operating room temperature range is 10ºC to
38ºC, with a relative humidity of 20% to 85% non-condensing,
at a maximum altitude of 2000m above sea level.
If the Module is stored in conditions outside of these ranges, it
must be left to stand unpowered until it has acclimatised to
these environmental limits before being powered.
DANGER
Do not operate the Heated Module or base unit in any area
which is, has been, or is thought to have been exposed to
explosive or flammable gases, vapours or liquids.
General Operating Precautions
WARNING
Ensure that the power is switched off on the base unit before
attaching or removing the Heated Modules.
DANGER
The heaters can reach temperatures of up to 105ºC and will
remain hot for a considerable time after being turned off.
Extreme care must be taken not to touch the heated surfaces
as they may cause a severe burn injury.
DANGER
The Heated Modules are intended for use with aqueous
solutions and suspensions only.
Never use the module with any explosive, volatile or highly
reactive substances or chemicals.
WARNING
To avoid liquid spills, sample evaporation and possible crosscontamination of samples, only use sealed plates and closed
tubes.
Always use Heated Modules with the consumables specified
for them and always use suitable consumables for the desired
temperature range.
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CAUTION
Do not touch the exposed electrical contacts of the Heated
Module or base-unit as an Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
could degrade or impair their functionality.
CAUTION
For optimum performance and to prevent dirt build-up or
ingress, always keep the heated lid closed when not
accessing the sample plate or tubes.
WARNING
Always follow prescribed laboratory procedures and use
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE, such as
gloves, clothing, goggles, etc.) when handling samples.
Unit Maintenance and Serviceability
DANGER
WARNING
There are no user or operator serviceable parts inside the
Heated Modules or base unit.
Do not remove any casework.
Removal of the casework will void the manufacturer’s warranty
and may expose the user to a risk of electric shock resulting in
serious injury or death.
DANGER
Always switch off the base unit and disconnect the power cord
before performing any cleaning or decontamination procedure.
If liquid is spilt into or over the module or unit, switch off and
disconnect the power from the AC mains outlet before
attempting to deal with the spillage.
CAUTION
Ensure that all heated surfaces have cooled down to room
temperature before performing any cleaning operation and
before moving or storing the unit.
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Unit Maintenance and Serviceability
CAUTION
The use of harsh chemicals and cleaning agents may damage
the Heated Module and base unit and degrade their
performance.
Always follow the cleaning and decontamination procedures
specified in sections 7.1 and 7.2 of this instruction manual.
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3 Regulatory Limitations of Use
Declaration of Conformity
This product fulfills the essential requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC, when installed and operated in accordance with
the instructions given in this manual.
The Heated Modules have been type tested in conjunction
with the Interchange Heater base-unit by TRaC Global Ltd
(UKAS accredited Testing Laboratory No 0026) against the
Safety and EMC Requirements listed below, and issued
Certificate Nos GB-TRAC 0684 and TRA-025949-38.
Safety and EMC Requirements
SAFETY
• EN 61010-1:2010, EN 61010-2-010:2003
• UL 61010-1:2001 2nd Edition (CAN C22.2 CSA 61010-1)
EMC
• EN 61326:2006, Class B
• FCC CFR 47 Parts 15.107 and 15.109, Class B
RoHS and WEEE Directive Compliance
This product complies with the requirements of the RoHS2
Directive 2011/65/EU for Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Where applicable, the Heated Module should be disposed of
in accordance with the European Union WEEE Directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Do not dispose of this product into unsorted municipal waste
or public landfill. Please refer to section 7.4 for details of how
to correctly dispose of this product.
The Heated Modules are designed and manufactured under ISO 9001 by:
Integrated Technologies Limited
Viking House, Ellingham Way, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6NF
United Kingdom
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