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4.0 SETTING UP
The 2050 Genomax weighs 100 pounds (45.5 kg). The lid opens from the front with the handle
in the center. The AC Input module, fuse tray, and power cord receptacle are located on the
rear of the Genomax cabinet, toward its bottom. The power (On/Off) button is on the front right,
as shown in Figure 2. The Manual Lid Release Latch is located on the rear of the unit at the top
left. There are gas springs on both sides of the cabinet to control the movement of the lid. The
touchscreen controller is affixed to the front of the unit. Under the front edge of the controller is
an USB port to export run history or upgrade system software (Figure 1).
4.1 Electrical Connection
The detachable power cord should be plugged firmly into its inlet, then into an electrical outlet.
Do not plug unit into a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet.
Make sure that the
electrical outlet is easily accessible in case it becomes necessary to unplug the unit. For 115
V/60 HZ use, a 3-prong outlet fused at 20 amps is recommended. The 230 V/50 HZ power
cord has a standard European 2-prong plug, but modification by the user may be necessary to
meet local electrical codes.
4.2 Cabinet Set Up
To open the cabinet, grasp the red handle and raise the lid to its full upright position. The gas
spring will hold the lid in its open position. To close, grasp the red handle and lower the lid until
it is fully closed.
A safety interlock will engage the Genomax only when the lid is closed. If the RUN button is
touched while the lid is open, the Genomax will not start. The lid stays locked when the unit is
running which prevents the user from opening it during operation. If the locking mechanism
fails and the lid is opened, the motor will immediately stop, and movement of the clamp
assembly will cease.
4.3 Installing the #2059 Clamp Base, #2051 Clamp and #2052 Clamp
The
#2051
Multi-Purpose Clamp is used with various vials, tubes, and jars (see Genomax
accessory manual). The
#2051
Clamp can also be adapted to hold anything with the same
general dimensions (5 in long x 3 in wide x 2 to 4 in high). This includes racks that hold multiple
individual vials and other possible configurations. The
#2052
Titer Plate Clamp can
accommodate a variety of titer plates (up to six). Refer to
To prevent damage during shipping, the clamp assembly is not installed at the factory. Before
operation, this must be installed by the user. Only use the
#2051
Multi-Purpose Clamp or
#2052
Titer Plate Clamp in this unit.