Decontaminate The Sample Block; How To Handle The Sample Block - Applied Biosystems ViiA 7 Real Quick Reference Manual

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Maintain the ViiA 7 System
Fast 96-well sample block
• Applied Biosystems ViiA
• Applied Biosystems ViiA
• Applied Biosystems ViiA

Decontaminate the sample block

Clean the sample block to eliminate fluorescent contaminants from the ViiA
in failed background calibrations where one or more wells consistently exhibit abnormally high signals.
CAUTION!
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Do not remove the ViiA
can safely service yourself. If you suspect a problem, contact an Applied Biosystems Service Representative.
CAUTION!
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. During instrument operation, the sample block can be heated to 100 °C. Before
performing the following procedure, be sure to wait until the sample block reaches room temperature.
CAUTION!
Before using a cleaning or decontamination method other than those recommended by the Applied Biosystems, verify
with Applied Biosystems that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
Materials required
• Bleach, 10% solution
• Chemwipe
• Cotton or nylon swabs
• Lint-free cloths
• Ethanol, 95% solution
• Safety glasses
• Pipette (100-μL) with pipette tips
• Powder-free gloves
• Screwdriver
• Deionized water

How to handle the sample block

To prevent damaging or contaminating the sample block, handle the assembly as shown. Also, when the
assembly has been removed from the ViiA
in its shipping container.
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7 System Fast 96-Well Heated Cover (PN 4459838)
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7 System Fast 96-Well Plate Adapter (PN 4459846)
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7 System Fast 96- Well Sample Block (PN 4453559)
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7 System, place the sample block on a clean, dry surface or
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7 System sample block. Contamination is generally evident
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7 System cover. There are no instrument components that you
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