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3.4
LOADING THE SAMPLES
The main power must be ON to open the FastPrep
®
FP120 cover. Unlock and open
cover by setting switch A (SPEED/TIME/COVER) to COVER position.
Loosen the three knobs that secure the spoke plate by turning the knobs counter-
clockwise (see Figure 1 p. 6).
Using the rotation knob, rotate the spoke plate clockwise to expose the sample cav-
ities.
WARNING: Before inserting sample tubes, always make 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
FastPrep
®
kits and reagents. These can be purchased from Qbiogene at 800-424-
6101 (North America) or +33 (0) 388-675-425 (Europe).
Use of non-approved reagents may result in damage to the FastPrep
®
Instrument,
leakage of content and instrument contamination. Also, unapproved reagents may
cause sample tubes to burst in downstream processing.
Figure 2. FastPrep
®
FP120 sample holder showing both open and closed positions
