Sample Processing - MP superfastprep-2 Owner's Manual

The angular position of the rotary tool relative to the Super FastPrep-2 may be adusted
by removing the 3 screws at the base of the Super FastPrep-2, rotating the adapter to the
desired position, and then replacing the 3 screws. See the picture below.
aSample Sources – The Super FastPrep-2 device can be used to effectively lyse
microbes in soil, sediment, sludge, and fecal samples and can effectively process tough-
to-lyse fungal, algal, plant, and animal tissue. The Super FastPrep-2 is compatible with
skirted, 2 mL tubes. Two mL tubes having conical bases are compatible with the Super
FastPrep-1, however support plug (included) must be installed to help prevent failure of
those tubes.
aOperating Temperatures – (Optimum -20oC to 45oC) Severe cold conditions
can drain the battery and affect the number of samples that can be processed with the
Super FastPrep-2. Keeping the battery warm (e.g., in the pocket of a jacket or parka)
prior to use can extend battery life in colder climates and operating conditions.
aProcessing Time and Speed – (Generally <5 seconds at 4,000 cycles per
minute) The extent of sample lysis will vary according to the processing speed and time.
Due to the extreme pulverizing forces generated by the Super FastPrep-2, the tempera-
ture of samples can increase as a function of lysis speed and time. This may

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