ABGENE ALPS 50V User Manual

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Page 1 Variable Temperature Sealer ALPS 50 ™ User Manual >>...
Page 2 Important >> This product is designed and constructed to be safe when properly used, in accordance with the supplied documentation, and when the operating precautions outlined in this document are fully observed. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE USER OF THIS MANUAL IS AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIT AND ITS ACCESSORIES.ALL OPERATORS SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS GIVEN IN THIS SECTION PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE UNIT.IF THE UNIT IS USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER,...
Page 3 Warnings >> WARNING: If the unit is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. • The unit is intended for indoor laboratory use only, at an altitude of less than 2200m above sea level, within a temperature range of 18°C to 30°C and a relative humidity range of 20% to 80% non-condensing.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
The information in this user guide including any apparatus, Methods, Techniques and Concepts described herein, are the property of ABgene® or its Licensees and may not be copied, disclosed or used for any purpose not expressly authorised by the owners there of.
Page 5: General Description Of Aparatus
1. General Description of Aparatus >> The ALPS 50V™ provides a safe, controlled method of sealing sample plates made from various plastics. The sealer is adjustable for both sealing time and temperature and gives a visual countdown display during the sealing process. The variable heat sealer can seal deep well plates (Bioblocks) with various thermal sealing plastic or foil films and may be adapted to seal Microplates and PCR plates by using a suitable plate carrier.
Page 6: Types Of Consumable
4. Types of Consumable >> The ALPS 50V™ is designed to be used with the following consumables:- Plate Types: Polypropylene, polyethylene or polystyrene. 1. Deep well plates (Bioblocks) without a carrier. 2. PCR ( Polymerase chain reaction ) plates with carrier.
Page 7: Operating Instructions
5. Operating Instructions >> If the instrument has been removed from storage, it should be left to reach ambient room temperature. For correct operating conditions, please see specification section. Please refer to FIG 2 for location of user interface components and FIG 4 for the location of the power switch.
Page 8 5. Operating Instructions >> FIG 1a. FIG 1b. FIG 1c. FIG 2. Set Temperature Mode LED Heat On/Off LED Set Seal Time Mode LED Heat On/Off Button Down Button Up Button Mode Button FIG 3. Voltage Selector Switch Voltage Selector Switch Set to 115V Set to 230V...
Page 9 5. Operating Instructions >> FIG 4. Mains Power Switch Fuse Holder FIG 5. Insert fuse here Spare fuse position...
Page 10: Cleaning
6. Cleaning >> The instrument is to be cleaned only by wiping Virkon solution at the manufacturer’s guideline concentration. No parts are to be autoclaved. 7. Specification >> Equipment Reference: ALPS 50V™ Model No: 953-A Specification: Temperature Set Point Range 125°C to 200°C in 1°C increments.
Page 11: Switching Off The Audible Warning (If Audible Sounder Fitted)
Refer to current Health and Safety procedures. 11. Warranty and Returns >> ABgene® ABgene House Blenheim Road Epsom SURREY KT19 9AP United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1372 723456 | Fax: +44 (0) 1372 741414 Email: info@abgene.com | Website: www.abgene.com...
Page 12: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration: I declare that as the Authorised representative, that the above information in relation to the supply/manufacture of this product, is in conformity with the stated standards and other related documents, following the provisions of (89/392/EEC) Signed: ABgene® United Kingdom.
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ABgene® ABgene House Blenheim Road Epsom SURREY KT19 9AP United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1372 723456 | Fax: +44 (0) 1372 741414 Email: info@abgene.com | Website: www.abgene.com...