Appendix Ii; Hybidisation Bottle Safety; Bottle Care - Thermo Scientific Shake n Stack 6240 Operating And Maintenance Manual

Bottle Care

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Hybidisation Bottle Safety

Appendix II

Use of the Bottle Gripper
• Part No. 222057 - fits 6 in. (15cm) short bottles
• Part No. 222056 - fits 12 in. (30cm) medium, long bottles
• Part No. 222055 - fits 12 in. (30cm) extra long bottles
This silicone rubber safety sleeve fits neatly over all our standard bottles
and is included with every oven we ship.
• Helping you to safely tighten and unscrew caps.
• Making handling of hot bottles easier.
For more details and ordering information, contact Technical Services or
your local distributor.
Our Hybridisation Bottles are made of thick-walled borosilicate glass,
which protects users from radiation and has excellent long-term reliability.
• It is important to check your bottles regularly for chips, stress fractures
and cracks. If these occur, discard the bottle.
• Ensure bottles are stored either in a suitable rack or with caps replaced
between experiments. This will protect the bottle and sealing area.
• Replace O-rings when worn or leaky. Replace all O-rings every six
months.
• Wear protective gloves to protect your hands in the event of accidental
breakage.
• Never over-tighten caps on bottles. Hand-tight is sufficient.
Caution Dropping or over-tightening lids can cause cracking and failure.
Lids should be inspected prior to each use.
• If the bottle cap is difficult to unscrew, NEVER ATTEMPT to force
the bottle cap open. Allow the bottle to cool and retry. If the cap
remains stuck, discard the bottle.
• The bottles should not be used at temperatures above 70°C.
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