Installation; Step 1. Select A Location For The Instrument; Step 2. Unpack The Cycler; Step 3. Install The Thermal Block On The Instrument Base - Agilent Technologies SureCycler 8800 Setup And User Manual

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Installation

Installation
Installation

Step 1. Select a location for the instrument

• Locate a solid, flat clean surface for the instrument. Make sure:

Step 2. Unpack the cycler

1 Open the shipping containers and unpack the contents.

Step 3. Install the thermal block on the instrument base

1 Using both hands, grasp the thermal block unit on the left and right
2 Firmly press down on both sides of the thermal block unit until it locks
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• The instrument can stand completely stable.
• The rear air slots will not be covered.
• The unit always has at least 10 cm (approximately 4 inches) to the
next wall or neighboring instrument.
• The temperature (normal ambient) is between 20°C and 30°C with
humidity levels between 20% and 80% non- condensing.
• The atmosphere is not explosive.
Detailed unpacking instructions are provided on the installation
poster (packed inside the same box as the instrument base).
sides and place it on top of the instrument base.
into place. Ensure both the left and right sides of the thermal block
unit are locked in place by pressing down on both sides.
The thermal block unit will only lock into place if it is placed on the
instrument base in the proper orientation.
For instructions on swapping out the thermal block, see
Block Exchange" on page 18.
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