3 GRAPHIC SYMBOLS Your Labnet Problot hybridization oven uses internationally accepted graphic symbols to help convey information to the user and to call the users attention to important safety precautions and guides for using this equipment. Use of this product in any manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the safety protection provided by the equipment and may result in physical damage and/or personal injury.
INTRODUCTION This manual covers the specifications, operation and use of the Labnet series of Problot Hybridization Ovens including Problot 6A and Problot 12A. Please pay special attention to the Safety Precautions section in this manual. Problot Hybridization Ovens from Labnet International provide extremely stable temperature environments and smooth variable speed rotation that are ideal for blot hybridization and blot washing activities.
UNPACKING Upon receipt of your Problot Hybridization Oven, examine the carton and unit for damages. If shipping damage has occurred, a claim must be filed with the carrier. The carrier is responsible for correcting shipping damages. Save all packaging until the unit has been shown to operate properly to your satisfaction.
CONTROLS & CALIBRATION The controls for Problot ovens include power to the oven, temperature setting and display and rotisserie power and speed. The controls are located at the bottom front of each oven. A safety electrical circuit breaker is also supplied on the back of each oven.
OPERATING FEATURES -Rotisserie – The rotisserie is stainless steel and has clips to hold hybridization bottles. The standard rotisserie will hold either six or twelve large (300mm) bottles and double the number of small (150mm) bottles. The clips may be squeezed inward to also hold 50ml tubes.
Next, use the rotisserie speed control to bring the fork drive and adapter to a horizontal position. Place the Rocking Platform in the oven and connect the platform drive arm to the fork drive adapter using the thumbscrew. Two positions are available on the adapter. Select the position that allows the platform to sit horizontal (or close to horizontal) when the fork drive and adapter are horizontal.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Oven will not power up or not heat Check power cord, outlet and unit circuit breaker Rotisserie will not turn Check rotisserie On/Off switch and speed setting Rotisserie speed erratic, jumps Check for balanced load on rotisserie. Even number of bottles loaded in opposing positions Shaking platform will not operate Check timer set to RUN or a time setting...
TECHNICAL SUPPORT / SERVICE Should you have a question about the operation of the Problot Hybridization Ovens or if service is required, contact Corning at : 800-492-1110. Do not send in a unit for service without first calling to obtain a repair authorization number. Should the unit require return to Corning for service, it should be properly packed to avoid damage.
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Warranty Statement Corning Incorporated (Corning) warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. CORNING DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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