Laboratory Environmental Requirements
Temperature,
Humidity, and
Environment
Physical Hazard Safety
Moving Parts
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IMPORTANT This instrument is designed for indoor use.
IMPORTANT Do not operate in a Cold Room or a refrigerated area. The 2720 Thermal
Cycler will operate safely when the ambient temperature is 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) and
will meet performance specifications when the ambient temperature is 15 °C to 30 °C and the
ambient relative humidity is 20 to 80%. These specifications have been calculated for altitudes
between 0 and 2,000 meters.
FIRE HAZARD.
explosive environment. Do not place the instrument close to potentially explosive
materials or objects.
IMPORTANT The instrument should be stored between –20 °C and 60 °C (–4 °F and 140
°F) at altitudes between 0 and 12,000 meters.
Note
This instrument is able to withstand transient overvoltage according to Installation
Category II as defined in IEC 1010-1.
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Moving parts can crush and
cut. Keep hands clear of moving parts while operating the instrument. Disconnect
power before servicing the instrument.
DRAFT
This instrument is not designed for operation in an