Ankom XT10, Operator'S Manual

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Operator’s Manual
pg. 14 Rev E 4/2/12
Fat Extraction step ‐ by ‐ step procedure using the
ANKOM
XT10
Extraction System
To perform fat extraction on prepared samples, follow the procedure detailed below.
1.
On the Display you should see “Remove/Insert Samples

Enter

.”
2. Press down the Safety Valve Handle to release the Safety Valve Pin and rotate
the Main Handle upward until it stops.
3. Use the Extraction Vessel Handle to pull the Extraction Vessel out.
4. Slide the Extraction Vessel toward you far enough to remove the white Teflon
Insert.
5. Put the Bag Holder (with up to 15 bags) into the Teflon Insert.
6. Press ENTER on the Keypad.
7.
On the Display you should see “Select time 60

^

…

Enter

.”
(The number shown may not be “60.”)
8. Using the arrow keys on the Keypad, select the Extraction time.
(The recommended time is 60 minutes.)
9. Press ENTER on the Keypad.
Teflon Insert