104-3003-00 Rev. B© 2000 Thermo Savant
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Page 2: ...tting Target Time 4 3 3 Example of Manual Run 5 3 4 Example of Auto Run 6 3 5 Drying Rate 6 3 6 Other Topics 7 Section Section Title Specifications Page 4 0 Specifications 8 Section Section Title Acce...
Page 3: ...675 425 Europe or visit the FastPrep Users Resource Group at http www qbiogene com 2 0 INSTALLATION Unpacking Carefully remove the FastPrep Instrument and accessories from the shipping carton Compare...
Page 4: ...ble power source and the RUN OFF CHANGE switch on the front control panel is turned OFF see Figure 1 Below Once the main power is ON press COVER SPEED TIME COVER switch to release the lid 2 0 INSTALLA...
Page 5: ...it returns to the OFF position Note While setting run speed the display counts forward in increments of 0 5 m sec within the operating range of 4 0 6 5 m sec B Select desired time of run The units di...
Page 6: ...ke sure that their screw caps are tight Load sample tubes into the sample holder Whenever possible position the tubes symmetrically The FastPrep Instrument is designed to be used exclusively with the...
Page 7: ...switch A SPEED TIME COVER to SPEED To display time remaining in the run set switch A SPEED TIME COVER to TIME Note When SPEED is selected on switch A AA is displayed during motor acceleration When th...
Page 8: ...peed Construction Anodized aluminum sample holder Polypropylene sample retention spoke plate Chemical resistant painted surfaces Dimensions 11 in x 15 75 in x 12 in W x D x H 28 0 cm x 40 0 cm x 30 5...
Page 9: ...of shipping the unit are not covered under warranty The warranty obliges you to follow the precautions in this manual When returning apparatus that may contain hazardous materials you must pack and l...
Page 10: ...PENDIX 1 MAINTENANCE CLEANING The cell disruption process during a FastPrep Instrument run is caused by the collision of matrix and sample within the FastPrep Instrument sample tube The rate of collis...
Page 11: ...interlock override handle is visible underneath situated toward the front The override mechanism is a flat metal handle with release cord wound around attached to the undersurface by two Phillips hea...
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