About This Manual
This manual is designed to assist you in the optimal usage of your Labnet Gyro Mini
Nutating Mixer. The manual is available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese,
and Spanish on our website at
www.labnetinternational.com/document-center
OVERVIEW
The GyroMini Nutating Mixer is a three dimensional shaker typically used for maintaining
the uniform suspension of blood components in blood collection tubes without foaming.
The GyroMini Nutating Mixer is also ideal for mixing large strands of DNA into solution in
micro tubes or mixing blood into a buffer in large centrifuge tubes. The GyroMini achieves
its 3-dimensional mixing by combining the rotating motion of an orbital shaker with the
rocking motion of a platform rocker.
The modern styling of the Labnet GyroMini housing is achieved through the use of injection
molded FR-ABS plastic. The large platform is constructed of powder coated aluminum
topped with a rubber TPE mat.
INSTALLATION
The Labnet GyroMini can be used on a bench, in a cold room or in an incubator up to 40C.
Place the unit on a flat stable surface and be sure to leave sufficient room around the unit
to allow both the platform and load to move freely. A minimum of 4 inches (10cm)
clearance on all sides of the mixer is advised.
Plug the unit into a properly grounded outlet of the appropriate voltage as shown on the
units data plate label.
OPERATION
Tubes may be placed directly on to the dimpled mat. The dimple pattern is configured to
allow blood tubes and centrifuge tubes to be securely placed on the mat without additional
strapping in most cases. If tubes are to be stacked, they should be secured with rubber
bands or bungie cords. Holes in the corners of the platform edges are provided for this
purpose.
Always load the platform in a uniform and balanced fashion.
Use the On / Off switch to turn the unit on. The direction of rotation in which the unit starts
is random and does not affect mixing. If desired, the rotational direction can be reversed by
holding the unit’s base and very briefly touching the rotating platform on the bottom at one
corner. This technique can also be used to select the quietest direction of rotation.
MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect cord from power source before maintaining or servicing.
The Labnet GyroMini requires no maintenance other than occasional cleaning with a damp
cloth with mild detergent. The rubber dimpled mat may be washed
in soap and water.
Do
not immerse the unit in water or spill liquids over the unit.
Be sure the unit is dry
before reconnecting to power.
