BIO RAD MyCycler Instruction Manual page 2

Safety Information
Notice to Purchaser
Purchase of this instrument, Serial No. , conveys a limited non-transfer
able immunity from suit for the purchaser's own internal research and development and for
use in applied fields other than Human In Vitro Diagnostics under one or more of U.S.
Patents Nos. 5,656,493, 5,333,675, 5,475,610 (claims 1, 44, 158, 160-163 and 167 only),
and 6,703,236 (claims 1-7 only), or corresponding claims in their non-U.S. counterparts,
owned by Applera Corporation. No right is conveyed expressly, by implication or by estop
pel under any other patent claim, such as claims to apparatus, reagents, kits, or methods
such as 5' nuclease methods. Further information on purchasing licenses may be obtained
by contacting the Director of Licensing, Applied Biosystems, 850 Lincoln Centre Drive,
Foster City, California 94404, USA.
The sample block of the MyCycler thermal cycler can reach temperatures of 100°C, and
the heated lid can be programmed to maintain temperatures up to 110°C. The heated lid
should remain closed at all times during operation to prevent accidental skin burns. Always
allow the sample block to return to its idle temperature before opening the lid and removing
samples. When placing or removing samples, open the heated lid all the way up to allow
maximum clearance and to avoid accidental skin burns.
This symbol on the reaction module indicates a hot surface.
Always connect the power supply to a 3-prong, grounded AC outlet rated 10 A/100-120 V
or 5 A/220-240 V using the AC power cord provided with the MyCycler. Do not use an
adapter to a two-terminal outlet. Before plugging the instrument in, be sure that the correct
fuse is installed in the rear panel fuse holder. Use the 4A 5 x 20 mm TYPE T fuse for
220-240 V or the 8A 5 x 20 mm TYPE T fuse for 100-120 V.
Never remove the outer casing of the MyCycler. There are no user-serviceable parts for
this instrument. Call your local Bio-Rad office for instrument services.
To insure adequate cooling of the MyCycler, place it on a clean, flat surface, and be sure
that there is at least 4 inches (10 cm) clearance around each side of the thermal cycler.
Make sure that the bench space is free of any foreign objects or debris that could block the
fan vents.
Do not operate the MyCycler in extreme humidity or where condensation can short the
internal electrical circuits of the thermal cycler.
Notice
This Bio-Rad instrument is designed and certified to meet EN-61010 safety standards.
EN-61010 certified products are safe to use when operated in accordance with the instruction
manual. This instrument should not be modified in any way. Alteration of this instrument
will:
Void the manufacturer's warranty,
Void the EN-61010 safety certification,