Applied Biosystems 7900HT User Manual page 134

Chapter 4 Operating the Instrument
Sealing a Card
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2. Insert a Low Density Array into the sealer:
a. Orient the Low Density Array in the proper direction over the sealer's insert
plate. The Low Density Array's fill reservoir end should be the end closest
to the arrows etched in the base of the sealer.
b. Insert the Low Density Array, foil side up, on top of the insert plate.
3. Gently push the Low Density Array until it is seated securely in the insert plate.
Note: Two metal pins on the sealer's insert plate project into corresponding
holes molded into the Low Density Array's carrier to provide mechanical
alignment for the sealing process. When properly seated, the Low Density
Array's foil surface should be level with the base of the sealer.
Four spring clips ensure that the Low Density Array is held in the proper
Note:
position.
Pin
GR2174
1. Push the carriage across the base of the sealer in the direction of the arrows. Use
one firm, smooth motion until you reach the end of the sealer.
carriage from coming off. Do not use excessive force or speed when pushing the
carriage. Using force will not increase the sealing quality but only cause wear to
the sealer.
GR2176
Move in this
direction:
DRAFT
GR2177
Pin
The sealer has mechanical stops at both ends to prevent the
End position