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4ti-FL-0010 Quick User Guide a4S Automatic Heat Sealer VA en1/0/25/07.2015 OP
Automatic Heat Sealer a4S
Quick User Guide •
Version A
Note: This quick user guide is not a replacement for the a4S Operation Manual which must be read before using the heat sealer
for the first time. All users must know and observe all safety instructions as detailed in the operation manual.
Important!
Shipping Bracket
The a4S is shipped with a transportation bracket to prevent the plate shuttle moving during shipping. It is essential that this
bracket is removed before the unit is powered up for the first time.
Sensor Protection Screw
To protect the rear foil sensor during transportation, the a4S is shipped with a protective screw highlighted with a white washer,
inserted into the rear of the instrument. Before the unit is switched on, please make sure that the screw is removed from the
instrument and retained with the other transportation packaging.
Please also refer to the
a4S Operation Manual
.
Operation of the a4S Automatic Heat Sealer
1. Connect the power cord and turn on the device.
2. Place the seal roll, along with its holder, on the device
locating the ends of the Axle in either Seal Roll Support 1
or 2. The orientation of the seal roll should be as indicated
by the purple arrow.
Seal Roll Support 1
(seal roll with large diameter)
Seal Roll Support 2
(seal roll with small diameter)
3. Perform the seal roll loading procedure (Please refer
to the a4S Operational Manual, section 2.4
Seal Roll
Loading Procedure
).
4.
Perform the fine adjustment of the seal position (Please
refer to the a4S Operational Manual, section 2.5
Fine
Adjustment of the Seal Position
).
5.
Adjust sealing temperature and time settings (Please see
reverse page).
6. Place the plate to be sealed on the plate carrier, using
an appropriate adaptor if necessary (Please see section
Plate Adaptors
).
7. The
Seal
icon will remain grey while the unit is heating
or cooling. Once the set temperature is reached, the icon
will turn green.
8. Sealing can then commence by touching
Seal
Plate Adaptors
Plate Type / Plate Height
Adaptor / Side of adaptor to use
96well PCR plates
0116
14.4 mm
0120
26.54 mm
0136
41.20 mm
0960
16.1 mm
0384
10.6 mm
Adaptor B
Side with 96 holes
384well PCR plates
0116
14.4 mm
0120
26.54 mm
0136
41.20 mm
0960
16.1 mm
0384
10.6 mm
Adaptor B
Side with 384 holes
1536well plates,
standard height plates
0116
14.4 mm
0120
26.54 mm
0136
41.20 mm
0960
16.1 mm
0384
10.6 mm
4mm ‒ 20mm
Adaptor B
Side with 384 holes
Mid-height plates
0116
14.4 mm
0120
26.54 mm
0136
41.20 mm
0960
16.1 mm
0384
10.6 mm
14mm ‒ 33mm
Adaptor A
Deep well plates
0116
14.4 mm
0120
26.54 mm
0136
41.20 mm
0960
16.1 mm
0384
10.6 mm
34mm ‒ 53mm
No adaptor needed
