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RS18-0503D 

Operator’s Manual 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Bullet Blender

®

50-DX 

BB50-DX 

 

Thank you! 

Thank  you  for  your  purchase  of  a 

Bullet 

Blender

®

50-DX 

by 

Next 

Advance,  Inc.,  for  lysing,  disrupting, 
and homogenizing your samples. 

Please  read  this  operator’s  manual 

which  explains  proper  operation  of  the 
instrument.  This  manual  can  be  found 
on our website, www.nextadvance.com. 
Click  the  SUPPORT  button  on  the 
menu  bar  at  the  top  of  the  page.  Then 
select  Bullet  Blender  Support  from  the 
drop down. 

We’re  confident  that  your  Bullet 

Blender will become an essential tool in 
your  laboratory  and  we  wish  you 
success with your work. 

 

 

 

Contents

 

Parts of the Bullet Blender .............. 2 
Setup. .............................................. 3 
Operation. ....................................... 3 
Protocols and Sample Settings. ....... 4 
Cleaning. ......................................... 4 
Troubleshooting. ............................. 5 
Support ............................................ 5 
Specifications .................................. 5 
Warranty ......................................... 5 
Warnings and Cautions ................... 6 
Disclaimer ....................................... 7 
Contact Info. ................................... 7 

Summary of Contents for Bullet Blender 50-DX

Page 1: ...be found on our website www nextadvance com Click the SUPPORT button on the menu bar at the top of the page Then select Bullet Blender Support from the drop down We re confident that your Bullet Blender will become an essential tool in your laboratory and we wish you success with your work Contents Parts of the Bullet Blender 2 Setup 3 Operation 3 Protocols and Sample Settings 4 Cleaning 4 Trouble...

Page 2: ...rt Operation Caution Follow the Instructions in the Operator s Manual This product complies with European Low Voltage and EMC Directives Please dispose the test tubes and the Bullet Blender in accordance with local regulations A Instrument Cover B Sample Plate Cover C Gasket D Sample Plate E Tubes Shields F Operator Panel ...

Page 3: ... and place the sleeves into the sample tube plate For best results the sleeves should be evenly spaced Replace the cover and rotate it to the locked position as shown by the figure Fold down the handle on the cover and then close the lid To start homogenization select Run from the main menu and use the arrow pad and knob to select duration and speed Push the button to start the run The screen will...

Page 4: ... file you must then choose an empty slot for the in the saved protocols list You have now successfully saved your new protocol The following sample bead to buffer ratio should be used as a general guideline for achieving optimal homogenization quality 1X volume mass of tissue 1X volume of beads 2X volumes of buffer For more specific information regarding specific protocol information please contac...

Page 5: ...hen you close the caps or screw them on so that there is enough friction for the caps to remain tight Using recommended types of tubes will minimize cap failure For best results the tubes and sleeves should be evenly spaced when placed in the Bullet Blender SUPPORT FAQs protocols and other helpful information are available on our website www nextadvance com For additional assistance please contact...

Page 6: ...vance makes no other warranty express or implied with respect to its Products Next Advance makes no warranty respecting the merchantability of the products or their suitability or fitness for any particular purpose or use Next Advance shall not be liable for indirect special incidental or consequential damages of any nature Any recovery for any claim shall be limited to the original purchase price...

Page 7: ...is manual at any time without notice of these changes Next Advance Inc products are not designed intended or authorized for use in applications or as system components intended to support or sustain human life as a clinical medical device for humans or for any application in which the failure of the product could create a situation where personal injury or death may occur All brand and product nam...

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