Operating Instructions for Zefon Biopump
10. When sampling is completed, replace the label on the spore trap cassette inlet port.
11. Remove the cassette from the pump by gently pulling upward.
12. Replace the label on the cassette outlet.
13. Shipping:
a. Clearly label each sample with a Sample Number and complete the Chain of Custody (COC).
b. Place the cassettes in a Ziploc bag in a box with sufficient packing material to prevent damage and ship to
the laboratory with the completed COC form.
Keep spore trap cassettes at room temperature to prevent melting of the gel layer.
c. Ship samples Monday through Friday.
Maintenance:
1. Prior to use, inspect the electrical cord, plug, and rubber grommet for frays, cracks, wear, degradation, or
contamination.
2. If the pump demonstrates any of the above, do not use the equipment and return it for service.
Battery Use & Care:
1. Checking the battery power
a. Press the On/Off button to turn on the unit.
b. Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to select Battery. The display will show the percentage of the battery
life left.
1) LOW BATTERY will be displayed when there is enough power for approximately one five-minute
sample.
c. Press the On/Off button on the pump to turn off the power.
2. Charging the battery
a. Plug in the female end of the battery charger into the jack at the back of the Bio-Pump.
b. Plug the opposite end into an electrical outlet.
1) The green LED light in the back of the unit will light up. When charging is complete, the light will
go out.
2) Charging takes ~2-3 hours.
3) If the pump is not used for an extended period of time, it will slowly lose its battery charge.
4) A typical charge will allow 30 spore trap samples to be taken at 5-minute collection times per
sample.
3. AC Power Operation
a. Plug in the female end of the battery charger into the jack at the back of the Bio-Pump.
b. Collect samples as normal.
Reference:
Biopump Operating Instructions. Zefon International, Ocala, FL. LAO3066 Rev. 2.
