Table of Contents
Advertisement
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Idexx Filta-Max xpress
Summary of Contents for Idexx Filta-Max xpress
- Page 1 Filta-Max xpress Pressure Elution Station Operator’s Guide...
- Page 2 © 2019 IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. • 06-9020469-00 *Filta-Max xpress and Filta-Max are trademarks or registered trademarks of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and company names and logos are trademarks of their respective holders.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Specifications ............................9 Technical specifications ..........................9 Environmental conditions ..........................9 Equipment, consumables, and reagents ....................9 Equipment and consumables not supplied by IDEXX ................9 Equipment and consumables available from IDEXX ..................9 Setting up the Pressure Elution Station ....................10 Location ..............................10 Power connection ............................10 Connecting the air supply ..........................10... - Page 4 On a monthly basis ........................... 20 Servicing the Pressure Elution Station .......................21 Storing the Pressure Elution Station ....................22 Limited warranty ...........................24 Appendix A: Consumables........................25 Appendix B: Air supply requirements ....................26 Appendix C: Troubleshooting ......................27 Contacting IDEXX Technical Service ....................28 Filta-Max xpress Operator’s Guide...
-
Page 5: Introduction
The Filta-Max xpress Pressure Elution Station weighs approximately 86 lb (38 kg). Be sure to use a table or bench that can support the weight of the instrument. Two people are required to lift the instrument. -
Page 6: Warnings
Warnings Warnings are designated by an exclamation mark inside a triangle and are highlighted in bold. Warnings are also displayed as labels on the Filta-Max xpress Pressure Elution Station at strategic locations. • Observe all warning labels. • Never remove warning labels. -
Page 7: Components
Control panel Emergency stop button Touch-screen Four-button control panel control panel Figure 1b. Switches and buttons Filter Housing/outlet diverter assembly sensor Collection vessel cylinder Collection vessel sensor Collection vessel holder Figure 1c. Sensors, fittings, and vessels Filta-Max xpress Operator’s Guide... -
Page 8: Pressure Elution Station System
Swagelok (QF) stem quick-flow (QF) body Sensor ring Outlet diverter assembly Figure 2a. Filta-Max xpress Filter Housing and Figure 2. Pressure Elution Station with a diverter assembly Filter Housing and diverter assembly attached Pressure Elution Station system • Filta-Max xpress Pressure Elution Station •... -
Page 9: Specifications
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (TWEEN* 20) For additional information on the reagents, see "Preparing the buffer solution" on page Equipment and consumables available from IDEXX These items may be purchased from IDEXX. For more information, see Appendix A. • Filta-Max xpress Filter Housing •... -
Page 10: Setting Up The Pressure Elution Station
Compressed air is required for the Pressure Elution Station to function properly because it supplies the air pressure needed to elute the Filter Modules. IDEXX supplies a hose kit that lets you connect either your facility’s air supply or a compressor to the Pressure Elution Station. The hose kit consists of a 12-foot self-retracting hose and connector. -
Page 11: Checking The Pressure Regulator Setting
5.0 bar (72.5 psig), while the low-pressure gauge should read approximately 0.38 bar (5.5 psig). If the gauge readings are not correct, contact IDEXX Technical Service for assistance. Note: The low-pressure regulator, a precision-regulator located within the Pressure Elution Station, will always release a small amount of air;... -
Page 12: Assembling Sampling And Filtering Equipment
Assembling sampling and filtering equipment Sampling You can collect samples at the point of source or in the laboratory. IDEXX provides the equipment necessary to perform sample filtration using the Filta-Max xpress Filter Modules or Filta-Max Filter Modules, Filter Housings, and sampling and elution fittings (see Appendix A). -
Page 13: Assembling The Filter Module And Filtering The Sample
3. Add 0.1 mL of TWEEN 20, and mix for at least 10 minutes or until dissolved. Note: TWEEN 20 is very viscous and requires careful pipetting. Wipe the outside of the pipette with a paper towel/tissue to ensure the correct amount is dispensed. Filta-Max xpress Operator’s Guide... -
Page 14: Performing The Initial System Check
The Buffer Reservoir Kit includes one 10 L bottle and one 4 L bottle. Because of the performance of the initial system check and buffer purge, two reservoirs are required. IDEXX suggests that the 10 L reservoir be used for the buffer solution and the 4 L reservoir be used for reagent-grade water. -
Page 15: Transferring Filter Modules To An Alternative Housing
Elution Station, you must transfer the Filter Module to an appropriate housing before elution. 1. Remove the lid of the housing used for sampling or the transport container, and carefully transfer the Filter Module, bolt-head down, to a Filta-Max xpress Filter Housing, which will be used in the Pressure Elution Station. -
Page 16: Eluting The Sample
If the door sensors fail to function, do not place your hands or any objects in this area. Contact IDEXX Technical Service for assistance. 9. At the end of the elution cycle, disconnect the Filter Housing from the Pressure Elution Station by pushing the collar on the QC body upwards while pulling the Filter Housing down;... -
Page 17: Concentrating The Eluates And Resuspending The Pellet Before Ims
Deceleration via braking can reduce method performance during this procedure. The sample separates into supernatant and concentrated eluates, which often form a pellet at the bottom of the tube. Filta-Max xpress Operator’s Guide... - Page 18 200 mL per minute (+/- 20 mL). • IDEXX suggests using a peristaltic pump attached to a waste trap for this procedure. 2. Resuspend the pellet by vortexing the sample for 20 seconds; extend the vortex time if required.
-
Page 19: Purging The Buffer Solution
This will increase the volume of buffer solution required. 1. Load a blank Filter Module into a Filta-Max xpress Filter Housing. (See "Assembling the Filter Module and filtering the sample" on page 13 for instructions.) -
Page 20: Maintenance And Cleaning
Follow the guidelines below when decontaminating the Filta-Max xpress system. After each elution • Clean the QC stem on the Filta-Max xpress Elution Station using an alcohol-soaked wipe or equivalent. • Decontaminate the sampling kit, outlet diverter fittings, and the Filter Housing by soaking them in warm (40°C–60°C) water containing laboratory-grade detergent for 15–30 minutes. -
Page 21: Servicing The Pressure Elution Station
6. Replace the pressure chamber lid, taking care not to trap the O-ring. 7. Replace the four socket-head screws, and tighten them using the large hex wrench. 8. Replace the top lid of the Filta-Max xpress Pressure Elution Station, and tighten the screws using the small hex wrench. -
Page 22: Storing The Pressure Elution Station
Replace the pressure chamber lid. 4. Detach the Filter Housing and the diverter fitting, and remove the centrifuge tube. 5. Clean the inside of the unit following the procedure in “Maintenance and cleaning.” 6. Detach the air supply. Filta-Max xpress Operator’s Guide... - Page 23 4. Perform three elution cycles, and check for any errors or issues with functionality. 5. If the Pressure Elution Station has been stored for 2 weeks or longer, it is recommended that you clean the pressure chamber as described on pages 21 and 22. Filta-Max xpress Operator’s Guide...
-
Page 24: Limited Warranty
IDEXX’s designated facility for examination and testing. IDEXX shall repair or replace, within 30 days of receipt by IDEXX, any such product found to be so nonconforming and promptly return such products to Buyer, transportation and insurance prepaid. Should IDEXX’s examination and testing not disclose any nonconformity covered by the foregoing warranty, IDEXX shall so advise Buyer and dispose of or return the product in accordance with Buyer’s instructions and at... -
Page 25: Appendix A: Consumables
• Dimensions: 18.0 cm (7.2 in.) length, 8.5 cm (3.4 Tag holes in.) diameter QC body Filta-Max xpress Filter Module (red caps) Bolt end • Materials of construction: open-cell reticulated polyurethane rings in two sizes that are interlaced and compressed to form a filter. -
Page 26: Appendix B: Air Supply Requirements
Compressed air is required for the Filta-Max xpress Pressure Elution Station to function properly because it supplies the air pressure needed to elute the Filter Modules. IDEXX supplies a hose kit that lets you connect your facility’s air supply to the Pressure Elution Station. The hose kit consists of a 12-foot self-retracting hose and connector. -
Page 27: Appendix C: Troubleshooting
Appendix C: Troubleshooting Contact IDEXX Technical Service for assistance: • In the United States call 1-800-321-0207 or email watertechnicalservice@idexx.com. • In Europe call +44 (0)1638 676800 or email emeatechsupport@idexx.com. Issue: Check the following: No Flow error message • The air compressor is turned on, and the air compressor’s inlet valve is open. -
Page 28: Contacting Idexx Technical Service
Contacting IDEXX Technical Service North/South America: +1 207 556 4496 or +1 800 321 0207 • watertechnicalservice@idexx.com Europe: +00800 4339 9111 • emeatechsupport@idexx.com UK: +44 (0) 1638 676800 • emeatechsupport@idexx.com China: +86 21 61279528 Japan: +81 422 71 5921 Australia: +1300 44 33 99 For countries not listed above, visit our website at idexx.com/water.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Filta-Max xpress and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers