Eppendorf Mastercycler pro - Manual (Page 73)

Maintenance
Mastercycler pro
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10 Maintenance
10.1 Cleaning
DANGER! Electric shock.
 Switch off the device and disconnect the power plug before opening the device,
performing work on electrical connections or starting maintenance or cleaning work.
WARNING! Burns from hot thermoblock and heated lid.
The thermoblock, the inner side of the heated lid and micro test tubes/PCR plates can reach
temperatures of over 50 °C very quickly.
 The heated lid should be kept closed until temperatures of 30 °C or less are reached.
 Take note of the symbols on the thermoblock warning that surfaces may be hot.
 If you are using well caps consisting of thermally insulating material, please keep in mind
that the temperature on the inside of the heated lid can be significantly higher than the
temperature displayed.
 Before starting cleaning wait for the thermoblock and heated lid to cool down.
WARNING! Injury from sharp-edged components.
When the Mastercycler pro is in the open position, sharp-edged components are exposed.
When cleaning the Mastercycler pro, the sharp edges on the rollflex cable and the guide rail
may cause injuries.
 Take special care and wear protective gloves.
WARNING! Injury from trapping or crushing.
 Do not place your fingers between the lid and the housing when opening and closing the
device or when opening it into the cleaning position.
 Do not reach in under the open lid.
 Take care that the stand is properly engaged so that the lid stays in the opened position.
CAUTION! Damage to heated lid from sharp-edged sample tubes or objects.
 Use only tubes whose properties meet at least the requirements specified in these
operating instructions.
 Do not use any sharp-edged or sharp objects on the heated lid.
 Extra caution should be exercised when cleaning so as not to damage the heated lid.