B. Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 B-1. Specifications B-2. Product Description B-2-1. Block Cooler System Hardware Overview C. Installation of Block Cooler System (CB-1) ----------------------------- 9 C-1. Package List C-2. Installation of Block Cooler System C-2-1. Installation Procedure D. Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 E.
Wealtec is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by using the instruments for any non-intended purpose or injury as a result of modification of the instruments by any person who is not authorized by Wealtec Corp.
Block Cooler V1.0 A-3. Safety Notice A-3-1. Certification The block cooler system is designed to meet the international electrical safety standards EN61010-1 and EMC regulations. This product designed to meet CE requirements and if operated according to the guidance of the instruction manual, is certified safe. Any modification or alteration will void the warranty, void the regulatory certifications and create potential safety hazards.
Block Cooler V1.0 B. Introduction Block Cooler System (CB-1) is a standard cooling unit for laboratory use. The compact cooling unit temperature ranging 0 – 75℃ allows customizing settings for specific temperatures or utilizing the nine frequently used pre-set temperatures for various molecular biology or chemistry applications.
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Block Cooler V1.0 In cell culture procedure to dissociate the cell with Typsine/DNAase I solution in HBSS medium or resuspend with DNase I solution only in DMEM medium. The denature DNA steps in DNA extraction kit. DNA/RNA probe preparing. The incubation steps in cDNA synthesis. 37 °C Bacteria culture incubation or purification.
Block Cooler V1.0 In RT-PCR experiment, continuous to hydrolysis steps. Inactivate enzyme reaction – i.e: Inactivate the proteinase K reaction in DNA/RNA probe preparing. 65 °C The incubation temperature in Bacteriophage DNA purification procedure. Keep the melted Agar / Agarose medium warm to extract nucleic acid.
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Block Cooler V1.0 Heating / Peltier Cooling element Heating power (Watt) 75 max. Over temperature cutoff 100℃ Power 90–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz Dimension (L x W x H) 200x304x184 mm (7.87”x11.97”x7.24”) Weight Net~6.5kg (14.3 pounds) (With block) Gross~7.5kg (16.5 pounds) Block capacity Temperature : 0 –...
Block Cooler V1.0 B-2. Product Description B-2-1. Block Cooler System Hardware Overview Protection lid handle Power switch Protection lid 48-Well aluminum block “Run/Stop” key LCD display “Offset” key Up or down key for selected parameter Process indicator Power indicator Cooling indicator Ready indicator Heating indicator Control panel...
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Block Cooler V1.0 calibrated thermometer. Power indicator will turn on if the block cooler system is turned on. “ ” – Cooling indicator will turn on if the system is desired to cool down. “ ” – Heating indicator will turn on if the system is desired to heat up. In the other word when the set temperature equals to the actual block temperature.
Block Cooler V1.0 Power cable Instruction manual C-2. Installation of Block Cooler System C-2-1 Installation Procedure 1. Carefully pull the block cooler system out of the package box and place it at the work bench. The work bench should provide the space with the minimum size of 200mm (L) x 304mm (W) x 184mm (H) [7.87”...
Block Cooler V1.0 D. Operation Turn on the block cooler system power switch (Black switch located at the rear side of the block cooler system). The power indicator will turn on and the LCD display will show zero temperature on the control panel. Open the block cooler system protection lid and place the desired microtubes on the 48-well aluminum block accordingly on its appropriate holes.
Caution! Maximum adjustable offset range is ±12.5℃. In any case if an operator notices the system requiring more than the allowable offset range please contact your local Wealtec representative. In the case of performing any adjustments in the field, please follow the procedure below: a.
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While the system is in the offset function user will not be able to start the system. User will need to press the “Offset” key again to quit the offset function and back to main menu (Block Cooler CB-1 Set Temp.). g. Start the block cooler system. Wait (~15 minutes) until the system achieves the desired temperature (4℃) and stabilized (Ready indicator turned on).
Any other than the given solution such as servicing attempts will void the warranty, void the regulatory certifications and create potential safety hazard. Please contact your local WEALTEC representative if you are unable to solve the problem. F-1. General symptom...
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Explanation Possible Solution * Check all connections Fan Error Fan is not working * Contact your local Wealtec representative The block cooler system is * Ensure the block cooler system operating Overheat overheated during a run, condition temperature 0 – 26 ℃...
Block Cooler V1.0 G. Care and Maintenance Block cooler unit can be cleaned with pre-moistened soft tissue soaked with clean water. Organic solvents or strong detergents may damage the instrument and should not be used. 48-Well aluminum block should be protected from organic solvents and detergents and it should be cleaned with pre-moistened soft tissues after every usage to avoid all possible contaminations and damages to the instruments.