Boekel RapidFISH 240200 User manual

N2400362 Rev. 1 04/16
RapidFISH
Models 240200 and 240200-2
Operating Instructions

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Table of Contents
1.0 Safety ...................................................................................... 3
2.0 Intended Use of Product........................................................ 4
3.0 Installation .............................................................................. 4
3.1 Unpacking the Unit.........................................................................4
3.2 Set up...............................................................................................4
4.0 Control Panel Overview......................................................... 4
5.0 Operation................................................................................ 5
5.1 Turning the Unit On........................................................................5
5.2 Modes of Operation........................................................................6
6.0 Calibration.............................................................................. 7
7.0 Technical Specifications ....................................................... 9
8.0 Additional Accessories Available for Purchase ................ 10
9.0 Fault Diagnosis ..................................................................... 10
10.0 Maintenance and Service .................................................. 11
10.1 Cleaning........................................................................................11
10.2 Decontamination..........................................................................11
10.3 Replacement of Fuses..................................................................11
11.0 Contrast Adjustment ............................................................ 12
12.0 Warranty ............................................................................... 12
13.0 Service .................................................................................. 13

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1.0 Safety
The following symbols marked on the equipment mean:
Caution: Read these operating instructions fully before use and pay
particular attention to sections containing this symbol.
Attention: Suivre attentivement les instructions avant l’usage et
prêtez une attention particulière aux sections comportant ce
symbole.
Caution: Surfaces can become hot during use.
Attention: Les surfaces peuvent devenir brûlantes pendant l’usage.
Always observe the following safety precautions.
•Read this entire manual before using the slide hybridization oven.
•Use only approved accessories. Do not modify system or
components. Any alterations or modifications to your incubator
may be dangerous and will void the warranty.
•Intrinsic protection may be impaired if the unit is used in a
manner which is not specified in this manual.
•Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the
disconnecting device.
•Use only as specified by the operating instructions or the intrinsic
protection may be impaired. After transport or storage in humid
conditions, dry out the unit for 48 hours before connecting it to
the supply voltage. During drying out, the intrinsic protection
may be impaired.
•Connect only to a power supply that provides a safety ground
terminal.
•Do not check temperature by touch. Use the temperature
display or a thermometer.
•Do not touch surfaces that become hot.
•Ensure that the power supply cord plug is easily accessible
during use.
•Do not block or restrict ventilation slots. Allow at least 3”
clearance around the entire unit.
•If liquid is spilled inside the unit, disconnect it from the power
supply and have it checked by a competent person.
•This product must be used with a power supply cord that is rated
for a minimum temperature of 90°C and that complies with
National and Local certification requirements.
•Do not use with flammable, corrosive, or hazardous material.
•Never leave the unit unattended.

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•Do not mount equipment on a surface of flammable material
due to a hazard that could be caused by hot items falling from
the equipment when the door is opened.
2.0 Intended Use of Product
The Boekel Scientific RapidFISH is designed for use in slide
hybridization and to simplify Flourescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)
procedures for FFPE samples, cell suspensions and other tissue
preparation procedures. FISH testing is used worldwide to identify
markers in the form of DNA/RNA.
3.0 Installation
3.1 Unpacking the Unit
Remove the packing materials carefully, and retain for future
shipment or storage of the unit. Inspect for damage. Report all
shipping damage to the carrier immediately. Shipping damage is
covered by the carrier and repair/replacement for shipping
damages must be coordinated through the carrier. Complete and
return the Warranty Registration Card or you may also complete this
Warranty Card online at www.boekelsci.com.
The package should contain:
•RapidFISH
•Power line cord
•Operating Instructions
•One tray assembly
3.2 Set up
Place the RapidFISH on a flat and stable surface, preferably away
from drafts with at least 3” clearance around unit. Ensure that the
surface on which the unit is placed will withstand the radiated heat
produced by typical laboratory incubators and ovens. Units are
stackable and can be stacked without impeding airflow or
ventilation. If stacking units on top of each other, ensure
compliance with local codes and safety in doing so.
Fit the power line cord into the IEC power socket on the rear of the
unit. Plug the power cord into a power supply that matches the
voltage listed on the serial/electrical information label on the rear of
the unit.

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4.0 Control Panel Overview
A. Program –Cycles through the different programmed steps, “S1”,
“S2”, “S3”, and “HT”.
B. Set –Allows changing of time and temperature values. Used to
toggle between time adjustment and temperature adjustment.
C. Start/Stop/Reset –Starts, stops, and resets the programmed runs.
Single press of the button will start, stop, or resume the programs.
Pressing and holding will reset the sequence. (Programs follow the
sequence of S1 S2 S3.)
D. Up/Down Arrow Keys –Used to increase or decrease the selected
variable. Press and hold for rapid change.
E. LCD Display –Shows set temperature, program number, actual
temperature, time remaining, and heating indicator.
F. When the unit is in full heat mode, a white square on the far right of
the lower display line will illuminate. When the heater is maintaining
temperature, the white square will flash. When the heater is off, the
white square is no longer illuminated.
5.0 Operation
5.1 Turning the Unit On
5.1.1 Using the power cord provided with the unit, connect
the female end directly into AC socket on rear of unit.
Make sure power switch on rear of unit is off (0).
Connect male end of power cord to grounded
electrical outlet.