HOMOGENIZING KITS
USER MANUAL
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Page 1: ...HOMOGENIZING KITS USER MANUAL...
Page 2: ...For the balance of the period parts will be provided but service will be charged at established labor rates This warranty does not include normal wear from use it does not apply to any instrument or...
Page 3: ...ct your authorized dealer or call Omni International at 1 800 776 4431 or 1 770 421 0058 DO NOT allow the machine to be submerged in any liquid DO NOT use in any setting other than an indoor laborator...
Page 4: ...ip Plastic Probes 3 3 Omni TH Operation 3 4 Theory of Operation 8 9 9 10 Section 4 Operational Guidelines 11 Section 5 Omni Tip Plastic Probes 5 1 Specifications 5 2 Installing Omni Tips 5 3 Chemical...
Page 5: ...processing of frozen and or fibrous tissues Omni Tips are ideal when molecular contamination is of the utmost concern and are most beneficial when working with soft unfrozen tissues It is important th...
Page 6: ...100 or 500 Omni Tips are 110mm long and 7mm in diameter The adapter included in Omni s Tissue Homogenizing Kits is required for mounting Omni Tips to the Omni TH Homogenizer and is not disposable See...
Page 7: ...RTS AND ACCESSORIES Prior to operation please remove all parts from the shipping container and inspect for damaged or missing parts If any parts are found to be damaged or missing please contact Omni...
Page 8: ...lift the motor from the cradle Motor Brushes Motor Drive Post Clamp Assembly Locking Knob 24 Post Base Plate CAUTION When using glass filled Teflon lower bearings do not operate the unit for extended...
Page 9: ...ss steel probe the top hole should not be immersed in the sample Blocking the upper hole could result in liquid being drawn into the lower motor bearing Operating at the top speed of 35 000rpm enhance...
Page 10: ...ion of the sample sets up a second force called cavitation which pulls the sample apart further reducing the particle size The processing efficiency can be affected by Amount of material processed vs...
Page 11: ...ven times for repeated use they are not recommended for extended use with phenol or guanidine based reagents see Section 5 3 for chemical resistance compatibility Disposal may be required when used in...
Page 12: ...id samples Processing Speed Omni Tip Homogenizing Kits include a handheld Omni TH Homogenizer with motor speeds up to 35 000rpm Operating at the top speed enhances processing efficiency of the generat...
Page 13: ...e Formaldehyde Gluteralhyde 2 Gamma irradiation up to 5 MRAD Biological Disinfection Alcohol 70 Phenolic Derivatives Hypochlorite 5 Extended Exposure to chlorine bleach Guanidine Formaldehyde 40 Dichl...
Page 14: ...s is detected in an Omni Tips generator probe it is recommended that it be discarded Due to the many different chemicals and environments in which processing takes place it is the responsibility of th...
Page 15: ...ature cycle If the tube or shaft begins to warp as a result of autoclaving discard and lower the cycle time or temperature level accordingly for future runs 5 5 CLEANING THE OMNI TIP ADAPTER The Omni...
Page 16: ...Omni TH Tissue Homogenizer is 80 100 hours For service or brush replacement please contact Omni International at 1 800 776 4431 6 3 MOTOR BEARINGS The Omni TH Tissue Homogenizer motor is equipped with...
Page 17: ...tlet installed by a qualified electrician WARNING Reduce the risk of unintentional starting make sure the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the motor WARNING Damaged or worn power...
Page 18: ...112 12 112 5 Bearing Insulator 12 114 12 114 6 Armature Assembly TH1152_B TH2252 7 Field Assembly 20052_B 20252 8 Speed Switch Assembly 20010_B 22010 9 Thermal Sensor 00 122 00 122 10 TH Bearing Suppo...
Page 19: ...e Fluid level too low for tube size 7 1 ASSISTANCE Should this product ever require service please contact Omni International at 1 800 776 4431 7 2 DECONTAMINATION Should an instrument or component th...
Page 20: ...20 935 C Cobb Place Blvd Toll Free 1 800 776 4431 Kennesaw GA 30144 Phone 770 421 0058 Email omni omni inc com FAX 770 421 0206 Patents Pending Rev 01 25 11 rb P N PCR 258 www omni inc com...
