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- Page 1 Instruction manual PCR Workstation ® EU cat. no 732-2541 NA cat. no 10783-132 UK cat. No 732-2542 Version 02 Issue 08/2021...
- Page 2 UK Importer: VWR International Ltd Hunter Boulevard, Magna Park Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4XN uk.vwr.com United States VWR International LLC 100 Matsonford Rd Radnor, PA 19087 +1 800-932-5000 www.vwr.com Country of Origin: GERMANY vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Technical service ....................................26 Web resources ....................................26 Warranty ............................................ 26 Compliance with local laws and regulations ............................27 Disposal Instruction ....................................27 Our local offices in Europe, AMEA and North America ........................28 vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The VWR PCR Workstation is designed as an ideal environment for the manipulation of DNA and RNA, especially for the set-up of PCR assays. Contamination can lead to false or misleading results which costs time and money. The VWR PCR Workstation minimises the risk of contamination. It provides a 'separate room', e.g. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Before using the PCR Workstation please read this entire manual and strictly follow the safety instructions! Caution: The unit includes shortwave UV, which is a powerful source of UV radiation that will cause vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... - Page 6 Workstation to the AC wall outlet and do not use the device in any manner! Caution: Optical radiation Do not switch on the PCR Workstation if not completely assembled. See “ASSEMBLING THE PCR WORKSTATION”, page 6. Do not look directly into the UV lamps. vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®...
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Page 7: Assembling The Pcr Workstation
with the power outlets facing down, and the power input and the type label facing to the right. Connect both sensor cables. Slide the connection assembly into the cavity of the back panel. vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 8: Step 2
with 3 screws each in the base and the back panel , respectively. Use the supplied screws and the screwdriver Side panel . Base vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 9: Step 3
Finally connect the system to the power supply by plugging the power plug from the back panel into the local power outlet. The system is now ready for use. vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 10: Specifications
EU/UK version: 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, max. 1650 VA US version: 120 V, 60 Hz, max. 900 VA Fuse: 10 AT, 5 x 20 mm For indoor use, only! vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 11: Connections
Please fill in and sign the decontamination certificate and send it to the manufacturer together with the device. For safety reasons the device must be switched off and the mains plug pulled before cleaning is performed! vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 12: Ac Power Outlets
The sum of the maximum power ratings of devices connected to these power outlets must not exceed the values specified for the PCR Workstation. See chapter "OPERATING THE PCR WORKSTATION ", page 13, for further information. vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 13: Operating The Pcr Workstation
The fluorescent white light provides a bright light within the PCR Workstation. Operating the UV Air Recirculator The VWR PCR Workstation includes a built-in UV Air Recirculator for elimination of airborne microbes during experiments. NOTE: The UV Air Recirculator can operate while the front panel is open. -
Page 14: Timer
Note: Do not attempt to perform PCR procedures with the germicidal lamp on. The germicidal lamp is used to decontaminate the chamber between experiments. vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 15: Control Panel Description
The default time for the decontamination process is 30 minutes. The display will show the remaining time of the decontamination programme. Remaining time could be change with the arrow buttons. Switch Recirculator on and off vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 16: Select Day And Time
Pressing the or button will go through the menu items. An arrow is displayed near the selected item. The items are: • UV Surface Auto Decontamination • Duty hours • • Settings Set up UV Surface time vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 17: Set Up Auto Decontamination Routine
Set up Auto Decontamination routine The following parameters can be selected Start time Weekdays Functions Pressing the or button will modify from OFF to ON. To activate or deactivate the daily decontamination routine. vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... - Page 18 UV Light will be deactivated. All other selected functions (e.g. Recirculator) are still active to protect the device from re- contamination. vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®...
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Page 19: Checking And Resetting The Hours Of Duty
1000 – 1500 operating hours as the UV intensity decreases significantly after that time. go back to the Duty hours selection parameters. After replacing UV tubes it is necessary to reset the hours of duty in the software manually! vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 20: Settings
Press the or buttons to modify the selected language. Languages are: English, German, Espanola, Francis, Italian and Portuguese. Press to confirm and store the selected language. Press to go back to the Settings parameters. vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... - Page 21 Press to confirm and store the settings. Press to go back to the Settings parameters. The Default parameters are: Language: English Time Format: Brightness: Contrast: UV Surface Time: 30 min Auto Deco: vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®...
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Page 22: Measuring Uv Tube Intensity
PCR Workstation and perform the measurement as described in the UV radiometer manual. Wear protective eyewear and shielding when operating the UV Air Recirculator with the ventilation cover open. Replace the cover and screws after the measurement is completed. vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 23: Bacterial Destruction Chart
Proteus vulgaris 6600 Mucor racemosus A 35200 Pseudomonas 10500 Mucor racemosus B 35200 aeruginosa Pseudomonas 6600 Oospora lactis 11000 fluorescens S. typhimusium 15200 Salmonella 10000 VIRUSES Sarcina lutea 26400 Bacteriophage (E. coli) 6600 vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 24: Maintenance
Due to the specific qualities of polycarbonate panels made of Makrolon 70% ethanol can be used ® for cleaning. Warning: Unplug the unit before cleaning around the UV tube contacts and internal plug outlets. vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 25: Replacing The Uv Germicidal Or White Light Tubes
To change the filter, take off the plastic cover with the filter attached to it and replace it with a new filter. Push the plastic cover back into its location. vwr.com I Instruction manual VWR PCR Workstation ®... -
Page 26: Ordering Information
VWR International warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of delivery. If a defect is present, VWR will, at its option and cost, repair, replace, or refund the purchase price of this product to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period. -
Page 27: Compliance With Local Laws And Regulations
The customer is responsible for applying for and obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals or other authorisations necessary to run or use the Product in its local environment. VWR will not be held liable for any related omission or for not obtaining the required approval or authorisation, unless any refusal is due to a defect of the product. -
Page 28: Our Local Offices In Europe, Amea And North America
Tel.: +351 21 3600 770 Email: vwr_india@vwr.com Email: info.pt@vwr.com Canada Ireland / Northern Ireland VWR International Singapore VWR International Ltd / VWR International 2360 Argentia Road VWR Singapore Pte Ltd (Northern Ireland) Ltd Mississauga, Ontario L5N 5Z7 18 Gul Drive Orion Business Campus Tel.: +1 800 932 5000...
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