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Bio-Rad Laboratories Resources
Bio-Rad provides many resources for scientists, including rich technical resources on a wide variety of methods and applications
related to PCR, real-time PCR, and gene expression. Table 1 lists available resources and how to locate what you need.
Table 1. Bio-Rad resources.
Resource
How to Contact
Local Bio-Rad Laboratories
Find local information and contacts on the Bio-Rad website () by selecting
representatives
your country on the home page, and find the nearest contacts on the Contact Us page. Find the
nearest international office listed on the back of this manual
Technical support scientists
Bio-Rad’s technical support scientists provide our customer with practical and expert solutions.
To find local technical support on the phone, contact your nearest Bio-Rad office. For technical
support in the United States and Canada, call 1-800-424-6723 (toll-free), and select the technical
support option
Service support engineers
Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service support engineers
For service support in the United States and Canada, call 1-800-424-6723 (toll-free), and select
the technical support option to request service support
Technical notes and literature
Go to the Bio-Rad websit. Type a term in the Search box and select
Documents tab to find links to technical notes, manuals, and other literature
Writing Conventions Used in This Manual
This manual uses the writing conventions listed in Table 2.
Table 2. Conventions used in this manual.
Convention
Meaning
Tip:
Provides helpful information and instructions, including information explained in further detail elsewhere in this manual
Note:
Provides important information, including information explained in further detail elsewhere in this manual
WARNING!
Explains very important information about something that might injure the researcher, damage the instrument, or
cause data loss
X > Y Select
X and then select Y from a toolbar, menu, or software window
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
For safe operation of the CFX Automation System II, we strongly recommend that you follow the safety specifications listed in this
section and throughout the manual.
Safety Warning Labels
Warning labels posted on the instrument and in this manual warn you about sources of injury or harm. Refer to Table 3 to review the
meaning of each safety warning label.
Table 3. Meaning of safety warning labels.
CAUTION: Risk of danger! This symbol identifies components that pose a risk of personal injury or damage to
the instrument if improperly handled. Wherever this symbol appears, consult the manual for further information
before proceeding