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| LABNET MPS 1000 MINI PLATE SPINNER
5.0 Installation
The Labnet MPS-1000 Mini Plate Spinner should be placed on a clean, flat surface with sufficient space around it for ventilation. Be
sure that both the bench and the unit’s rubber feet are clean. Plug the power cord into the back of the unit and turn the power switch
knob (on the back of the unit) to the On position.
6.0 Operation
Knob for turning rotor
Rotor slot
Open button
Proper loading
of a PCR plate
To avoid spillage of samples, only plates that have been heat or tape sealed should be placed in the centrifuge. Plates are loaded into
the rotor in a vertical position.
1. Lift the clear centrifuge cover to gain access to the rotor (press the Open button to release the lid if it is locked down).
2. Using the knob on the top of the unit, turn the rotor until the rotor slot lines up with the opening. Carefully, slide the first plate into
position so that the sealed side faces the center of the rotor and the bottom of the plate faces out. Be sure that the plate is pushed
all the way down into the slot.
3. Line up the second slot like the first, using the knob on the top of the unit.
4. Load the second plate in the same manner as the first, making sure that it is all the way down in the rotor slot. If spinning only
one plate, it is extremely important to load a dummy plate of the same brand, style and sample volumes (water can be used) as a
balance.
5. To begin a run, close the lid of the centrifuge. The centrifuge will quickly ramp up to speed. Allow the unit to run for 15-20 seconds.
This is sufficient time to spin the samples down to the bottoms of the wells.
6. To stop, press the Open button. Once the rotor has stopped, fully open the lid to gain access to your samples. To remove the plates,
turn the knob on the top of the unit until the rotor slot lines up with the opening.
NOTE:
A slight vibration may be felt when the centrifuge reaches full speed. Excessive vibration indicates that the rotor is not
balanced. Do not run the centrifuge unbalanced. Always use a balance plate of the same brand, type, and sample volumes.
7.0 Cleaning
The outside of the centrifuge may be wiped down with a clean, soft cloth. The rotor slots may be cleaned with a sponge. Do not pour
liquids in or over the centrifuge. Do not immerse the centrifuge in liquid.
