Operational Check; Fitting The Subassemblies Of The Instrument Into Place; Changing The Heating Blocks - Thermo Scientific KingFisher Duo User Manual

Operational
subassemblies of
the instrument into
Changing the heating
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First switch the instrument ON. The instrument performs initialization
tests and adjustments.
check
The display briefly shows the internal software version. This happens
when the initialization tests and adjustments have been completed.
It is recommended that you carry out a check run using a maintenance
protocol to verify proper instrument operation. Run the check protocol
(Check_12-tip or Check_6-tip) under the Maintenance menu
according to the KingFisher Duo head and plastics you are using.
Ensure that the correct magnet head is attached. If the check is all right,
proceed with your own runs.
Fitting the
This section describes the installation setups of the interchangeable
KingFisher Duo heating blocks and magnet heads.
place
When necessary, the factory set 12-well heating blocks can be changed
to the 6-well heating blocks.
blocks
To change the heating blocks:
1. Take away the heating block by lifting it.
2. Insert the first new heating block by setting it and snapping it into
place (Figure 3–12).
Figure 3–12. Changing the heating block
3. Press the
and take away the heating block.
4. Insert the second new heating block by setting it and snapping it
into place.
button to get the other heating block in the front
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