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WARRANTY INFORMATION

This manual is a guide for the use of the Omni International’s Omni Tip™ 

Homogenizing Kits and accessories.

Data herein has been verified. It is believed adequate for the 

intended use of the instrument. If the instrument or procedures are 

used for purposes over and above the capabilities specified herein, 

confirmation of the validity and suitability should be obtained,   

otherwise Omni International does not guarantee results and assumes 

no obligation or liability. This publication is not a license to operate 

under, or a recommendation to infringe upon, any process patents.

Notes, cautions, and warnings within the text of this manual are used 

to emphasize important and critical instructions.

This Omni International product is warranted to be free from defects 

in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEAR from the date 

of delivery. Omni International will repair or replace and return free 

of charge any part which is returned to its factory within said period, 

transportation prepaid by user, and which is found upon inspection 

to have been defective in materials or workmanship. For the first 

90 days, both parts and service are without charge. 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 parts which have 

been altered by anyone other than an employee of Omni International 

nor to any instrument which has been damaged through accident, 

negligence, failure to follow operating instructions, the use of electric 

currents or circuits other than those specified on the plate affixed to 

the instrument, misuse, or abuse. Omni International reserves the right 

to change, alter, modify, or improve any of its instruments without any 

obligation whatsoever to make corresponding changes to any   

instrument previously sold or shipped.

THE FORGOING OBLIGATION IS IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES 

INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 

OTHERWISE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR BY LAW, AND STATE OUR ENTIRE AND 

EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY AND BUYERS EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM OF DAMAGES 

IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR FURNISHING OF GOODS OR PARTS, THEIR DESIGN, 

SUITABILITY FOR USE, INSTALLATION, OR OPERATION. OMNI INTERNATIONAL WILL IN 

NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, 

AND THEIR LIABILITY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL EXCEED THE CONTRACT PRICE 

FOR THE GOODS FOR WHICH LIABILITY IS CLAIMED.

Summary of Contents for PCR-258

Page 1: ...REV B PCR 258 OMNI Tip HOMOGENIZING KITS USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ithout charge 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 i...

Page 3: ...ion fire or injury Use this product only for its intended purpose as described in this booklet DO NOT use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer DO NOT operate the product if it is damaged in...

Page 4: ...for those applications WARNING Keep all housings in place and in working order WARNING Remove all tools from the generator probe before turning the motor on WARNING DO NOT use the motor in a dangerou...

Page 5: ...he Omni TH 3 1 Stand Mounting the Omni TH 9 3 2 Installing Rotor Stator Generator Probes 9 3 3 Omni Tip Plastic Probes 10 3 4 Omni TH Operation 10 3 5 Theory of Operation 11 Section 4 Operational Guid...

Page 6: ...n for more information Omni s Tissue Homogenizing Kits are designed for situations where molecular contamination between samples cannot be tolerated Stainless steel generator probes are available for...

Page 7: ...ssue Homogenizing Kits is required for mounting Omni Tips to the Omni TH Homogenizer and is not disposable See Section 5 for more information about Omni Tips Part Number A1000SB 12 120 30750 30750H 32...

Page 8: ...03 100 mL Height motor only 22 9 cm 9 in Weight motor only 466 g 16 4 oz Electrical Requirements 115 V 60 Hz or 220 V 50 Hz Standards Approval Compliance 220V CE Certified Description Motor Drive Unit...

Page 9: ...n firmly The unit will lock in place 4 To remove the TH press the black button on the back of the opening of the post clamp assembly and lift the motor from the cradle 3 2 INSTALLING ROTOR STATOR GENE...

Page 10: ...he sample vessel can significantly affect flow patterns within the vessel This also affects processing efficiency As a rule of thumb the generator probe usually operates most efficiently at a depth of...

Page 11: ...eraction of the rotor knife with these windows sets up a shearing action reducing the particle size of the sample The speed differential between the rapidly moving portion and the relatively stationar...

Page 12: ...n times for repeated use they are not recommended for extended use with phenol or guanidine based reagents see Section 5 3 for chemi cal resistance compatibility Disposal may be required when used in...

Page 13: ...s 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 generator probes...

Page 14: ...ntamination for many applica tions the probe can be cleaned sterilized or disinfected and reused by the procedures described below NOTE Omni Tip plastic probes are not factory presterilized or disinfe...

Page 15: ...euse However phenol or guanidine based reagents commonly used in PCR studies are not recommended for extended use with Omni Tips Exposure to these chemicals shortens the life of Omni Tips and usually...

Page 16: ...ft 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 Tip 12 120 and A1000SB adapter...

Page 17: ...he Omni TH is plugged in and turned on but is not functioning Check that the brushes are not worn and are correctly installed Replace if necessary see Section 3 2 Motor is turned ON and makes a makes...

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Page 20: ...www omni inc com OMNI Tip HOMOGENIZING KITS Omni International Inc 935C Cobb Place Blvd Kennesaw GA 30144 800 776 4431 770 421 0058...

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