ADVANCED MATERIALS HANDLING
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MANUAL
Aramus
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Standard
Bag Assemblies
User manual
Page 1: ...ADVANCED MATERIALS HANDLING MANUAL Aramus Standard Bag Assemblies User manual ...
Page 2: ...l Aramus Assembly 4 Connecting Bags 4 Filling and Freezing Bags 4 Storage Handling and Shipping 5 Specifications for Aramus Assembly Standard Components 5 Configurations 6 Ordering Information 7 Aramus Standard Bag Assembly with RoSS Shell 10 Specifications 11 Shipping 12 Inspection 12 Assembly Instructions 12 Ordering Information 14 Aramus Standard Bag Assembly with Cassettes 15 Specifications 16...
Page 3: ...ocess This user manual describes the instructions for use for the Aramus bag and assemblies SAFETY Before using any Aramus single use assembly or subassembly you should read understand and follow the instructions in this manual Save these instructions and make them available to users of this product To prevent injury follow these safety procedures Do not hang bags on anything that cannot support t...
Page 4: ...he top section and main body of the packaging to separate and subsequently open the bag Repeat this procedure to open the inner protective package CONNECTING BAGS Attach appropriately sized tubing to the hose barb connections found on the boat fitment The tubing can then be combined with your desired connecting piece or method FILLING AND FREEZING BAGS The specified Aramus bag volume is the actual...
Page 5: ...e directions allowing the top section and main body of the packaging to separate and subse quently open the bag Repeat this procedure to open the inner protective package HANGING THE FULL ARAMUS ASSEMBLY The Aramus assembly has a convenient and durable hanging slot as shown in Figure 4 CONNECTING BAGS The standard mating hardware offered are Luer connections and MPC connections Please follow the m...
Page 6: ...urely To reduce the risk of damage filled bags should be stored handled and shipped in a secondary protec tive container DO NOT use bubble wrap around filled and frozen bags for shipping SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARAMUS ASSEMBLY STANDARD COMPONENTS Specifications for the components found on full Aramus assemblies can be located on the supplier websites Component supplier Website Colder Product Company MP...
Page 7: ...olymer boat fitment with 3 hose barb ports 3 Tubing connection BarbLock clamp Oetiker Stepless clamp or zip ties 4 Tubing for 500 mL 1 L and 2 L is 1 4 ID 3 8 OD Tubing for 5 L 10 L 20 L and 50 L is 3 8 ID 5 8 OD AdvantaFlex TPE AdvantaSil silicone Tygon silicone or C Flex 374 elastomer 5 Tubing for 500 mL 1 L and 2 L is 1 8 ID 1 4 OD Tubing for 5 L 10 L 20 L and 50 L is 1 4 ID 3 8 OD AdvantaFlex ...
Page 8: ...le bagged Not a standard product but is available upon request Fasteners O Oetiker SS ear clamps B BarbLock clamps Z Zip ties Product family SU Single use Product type 2D 2D bag Volume 0 020 20 mL 0 050 50 mL 0 100 100 mL 0 250 250 mL Tube material F AdvantaFlex thermoplastic elastomer P AdvantaSil silicone S Tygon silicone T C Flex 374 elastomer Tube length 0 6 1 12 2 18 3 24 Main connectors L11 ...
Page 9: ...emale B male CFF MPC A female B female CMF MPC A male B female CMM MPC A male B male Note See drawing below for A and B indicators for part numbers Sample connectors 1 Luer female 2 Luer male Notes Assemblies sold sterilized Assembly temperature performance is component dependent Assemblies are individually double bagged Not a standard product but is available upon request Fasteners O Oetiker SS e...
Page 10: ...50 mL Note Subassemblies sold unsterilized Aramus Subassemblies 3 port part number SU 2D U Product family SU Single use Product type 2D 2D bag Volume 00 5 500 mL 0001 1 L 0002 2 L 0005 5 L 0010 10 L 0020 20 L 0050 50 L Note Subassemblies sold unsterilized Not a standard product but is available upon request ARAMUS SINGLE USE 2D BAG ASSEMBLIES 9 User Manual Rev B 03 20 Entegris Inc ...
Page 11: ... bag from over expanding within the RoSS shell Fill the bags to greater than 30 of their maximum fill volume stated in the specification table page 11 For example 30 of a 10 L bag s maximum fill volume is 2 3 L 7 6 x 0 3 To prevent adverse freezing conditions do NOT fill bags above their maximum fill volume or below 30 of this volume This information is for guidance purposes only Optimal fill volu...
Page 12: ...14 1 25 3 2 0 408 mm 703 mm 70 mm 16 27 7 2 0 503 mm x 883 mm 70 mm 19 8 34 8 2 0 Contact Entegris technical support if you have questions regarding this information and to confirm you have the most up to date version WARNINGS Aramus Bag Assembly Do not handle or carry the bags by the tubing Do not overfill or over pressurize the bag Regularly inspect for leaks and other damage Always ensure that ...
Page 13: ... in the middle near the recessed handle Slide open the stainless steel top lid until completely removed Keep the lid fully removed and stored in a horizontal position until step 5 Step 2 Remove Foam Layers Remove only the upper tubing foam and the rod foam before placing the bag inside CAUTION Safe foam pads along the sides are attached to the RoSS shell and will be damaged if they are removed Ste...
Page 14: ...ould fit snuggly with the shell NOTE If using a plate freezer CCUs are not needed with the RoSS shell Please refer to plate freezer manufacturers recommended procedures Step 7 Lift and Place in Freezer Static and Blast Freezing Only Lift by the recessed handles on each end and place horizontally in a freezer For consistent freezing ensure the RoSS shell bottom plate is not in direct contact with t...
Page 15: ...g and thawing applications refer to the following RoSS Shell Part number Compatible Aramus bag assembly SU FS 0001 01 1 L SU FS 0002 01 2 L SU FS 0005 01 5 L SU FS 0010 01 10 L SU FS 0020 01 20 L Cryo Control Unit CCU Part number Compatible Aramus bag assembly SU CC 0001 01 1 L SU CC 0002 01 2 L SU CC 0005 01 5 L SU CC 0010 01 10 L SU CC 0020 01 20 L ...
Page 16: ...or sterile connections In general do not use tubing lengths longer than 12 which can be difficult to fit into the cassette Fill the bags to greater than 25 of their maximum fill volume stated in the specification table page 16 For example 25 of a 250 mL bag s maximum fill volume is 50 mL 200 x 0 25 To prevent adverse freezing conditions do NOT fill bags above their maximum fill volume or below 25 ...
Page 17: ... or carry the bags by the tubing Do not overfill or over pressurize the bag Regularly inspect for leaks and other damage Always ensure that all bag assembly components are secure within the cassette before usage Do not use this product in a manner inconsistent with its intended use NOTE User shall be solely responsible and liable for validation and use of the Aramus bag assemblies beyond the range...
Page 18: ...ustomer is responsible for verifying fit for use in combination with their product and in their specific application INSPECTION When unpacking the cassette be sure to check for damage such as dents or missing components Also open and close the cassette to ensure functionality ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Open Cassette Swivel open the locking bar and then lift the tab vertically Step 2 Fill and Ins...
Page 19: ... a horizontal orientation flat on shelf For freezing in a liquid nitrogen Dewar a rack is recommended Be sure to slide the cassette com pletely inside the rack and lock if applicable before immersing in liquid nitrogen vapor CAUTION Always use cryogenic gloves when handling cassettes or racks in low temperatures Step 5 Thawing Inspect the cassette assembly to ensure no damage or significant bulgin...
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