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SECTION 4 — BEAD RUPTOR OPERATION
4.1 LOADING SAMPLE TUBES
When using a 1.5 mL microtube carriage or 2 mL Tube Carriage,
a minimum of 4 tubes (filled or empty) are
required per run and must be spaced evenly. The positions of 1, 7, 13, and 19 on the 1.5ml and 2mL tube
carriage are ideal for balancing the tubes (refer to the numbers etched into the tube carriage).
Beyond those locations, the user may load additional tubes in any position without the need to balance the
remaining tubes.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
run the Bead Ruptor
without moving the switch to the “Lock” position.
1. Place Bead Ruptor tubes
into the Tube Carriage.
Drive
Hub
3. Put the finger plate in place over the drive
hub and screw down to secure tubes.
2. Place the tube carriage onto the Drive Hub.
4. Move the locking switch to the ‘lock’ position.
5. Close the lid until the locking handle clicks
into place