Teledyne XTRX500 User Manual page 10

A. Introduction
The XTRX500 is a standalone instrument that should be
operated in a fume cupboard when used with flammable organic
solvents. The XTRX500 requires electrical mains power only.
XTRX500 Extraction Pouches
The extraction pouch proprietary technology enables rapid
extraction and dissolution with a high frequency pulverizing
zone and a force jet mixing zone.
The specifically designed extraction pouches remove the need
for glassware and are disposed after a single use. They are
constructed of a highly durable membrane polymer and have
undergone significant testing. They are designed to provide
reliable and repeatable sample preparation extractions. The
extraction pouches are not designed for long-term storage of
solvents and extracted solutions and the user should ensure
that solvents are not left in the pouches for extended periods.
The extraction pouches are available in two sizes: 100 mL
(working range 25 mL to 100mL) and 500 mL (working range
100 mL to 500 mL).
The extraction pouches are barcoded to achieve a high level of
sample traceability and method tracking making it easy for the
user to run multiple method steps.
In the event of a user accident/spillage or a leak from the
extraction pouch the XTRX500 should be switched off
immediately and the leak contained in line with the Standard
Operating Procedure following Good Laboratory Practice. Once
the instrument is switched off and the leak contained the
XTRX500 can be easily cleaned and dried and has splash/leak
protection. It is designed to contain sample and fluids to these
areas, up to the maximum working volume range of the
specifications. The drain tube is attached to the back of the
instrument and the user should ensure that this is not kinked,
blocked or obstructed in any way and is of sufficient length to
reach the drain container and to stay in place. The drain
container should be sited in a position where the tube readily
drains into it. In addition, the drain container should be of
sufficient volume to contain any fluid that may need to be
collected and be used at all times when the XTRX500 is being
operated.
In the event of a solvent spill the user should clear this up in line
with the Standard Operating Procedure following Good
Laboratory Practice (GLP).
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