Thermo Scientific ARKTIK Quick Reference Manual

Thermo Scientific Arktik Thermal Cycler
To install a block:
Step Action
1 Make sure the power is off.
2 Raise the handle at the back of the block and hold the block by the front and back edges. Lower the block into the
base unit, leaving at least 2 cm between the front edge of the block and the front of the base unit.
3 Slide the block forward as far as it will go, and push the handle down. Do not use force! The block should click
into place, and the handle should be completely horizontal.
Operation:
Step Action
1 Connect the power cable and power up the instrument (with the block in place) by switching on the power switch
on the back of the instrument.
2 Select NEW or RUN from the function keys to load or create a protocol (see the reverse side).
3 To access the sample blocks, open the lid by grasping the handle and pulling it forward.
4 Place sealed PCR vessels into the block.
5 To close the sample block, apply downward pressure on the lid while pulling the handle forward. To tighten the
lid, turn the dial clockwise. To prevent over-tightening, the lid mechanism will begin ratcheting when the proper
pressure has been achieved.
Monitor the run using the STATUS or TIME function key.
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7 Press the CANCEL function key to cancel the run or the PAUSE function key to pause the run.
8 Once the run completes, press the MAIN function key to exit to the Main menu.
9 To open the block after a run, first turn the dial counterclockwise to raise the heated lid and then open as in
Step 3.
Note that in some cases, a slight expansion of the plate during thermal cycling may occur, and this may cause
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difficulties in opening the lid. If this occurs, press the release button on top of the dial down while turning the dial
counterclockwise.
All cross-references refer to the Thermo Scientific Arktik Thermal Cycler User Manual, Rev 1.0 (Cat. no.
N11467).
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Rev 1.0, Cat. no. N11468
Quick Reference Guide