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Decontaminate the sample block
QuantStudio
6 and 7 Flex Real-Time PCR Systems v1.6 Maintenance and Administration Guide
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Decontaminate the sample block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Replace the halogen lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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Replace the instrument fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Software licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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Update the QuantStudio
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Change the sample block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Change the heated cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
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Change the plate adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
IMPORTANT! This chapter contains all user service procedures for the QuantStudio
6 and 7 Flex Systems. Procedures other than those described in this document must be
performed by a qualified Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Engineer.
Perform this procedure to eliminate fluorescent contaminants from the sample block.
Contamination is generally evident in failed background calibrations where one or
more wells consistently exhibit abnormally high signals.
CAUTION! PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Do not remove the QuantStudio
6 or 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System cover. There are no components inside the
instrument that you can safely service yourself. If you suspect a problem,
contact a Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Representative.
CAUTION! PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. During instrument operation, the
sample block can reach 100°C. Allow the sample block to cool to room
temperature before performing the procedure.
CAUTION! Before using a cleaning or decontamination method other than
those recommended by Thermo Fisher Scientific, confirm with Thermo Fisher
Scientific that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
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operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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