GeneReach Taco 24 User Manual

GeneReach Taco 24 User Manual

Nucleic acid automatic extraction system

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Research Use Only
Nucleic Acid Automatic Extraction System
User Manual
Manufacturer:
GeneReach Biotechnology Corporation
TEL: 886-4-2463-9869
Email: sales@genereach.com
nd
No. 19, Keyuan 2
Road, Central Taiwan Science Park, Taichung City 407, Taiwan
Website:
www.tacomag.com
Cat. atcd-02
2014/03

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  • Page 1 Research Use Only Nucleic Acid Automatic Extraction System User Manual Manufacturer: GeneReach Biotechnology Corporation TEL: 886-4-2463-9869 Email: sales@genereach.com No. 19, Keyuan 2 Road, Central Taiwan Science Park, Taichung City 407, Taiwan Website: www.tacomag.com Cat. atcd-02 2014/03...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Symbols ............................... 1 1. Introduction ............................ 2 1.1 Intended Use .......................... 2 1.2 taco™ 24 Extraction Principle ....................2 2. taco™ 24 Layout ..........................3 2.1 Product Components ......................3 2.2 taco™ 24 Specifications ......................3 2.3 Equipments to Be Supplied by User ..................3 2.4 Front View of taco™...
  • Page 3: Symbols

    taco™ 24 Nucleic Acid Automatic Extraction System Symbols Date of manufacturing Manufacturer Catalog number Serial number Alternative current Consult instruction for use Caution, consult accompanying documents This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) WEEE symbol Directive 2002/96/EC.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Purified nucleic acids could be eluted from the beads after several washing steps. 1.1 Intended Use taco™ 24 is developed to work with nucleic acid extraction kits developed by GeneReach Biotechnology Corporation (GeneReach) to extract nucleic acids from samples for research use purpose.
  • Page 5: Taco™ 24 Layout

    taco™ 24 Nucleic Acid Automatic Extraction System 2. taco™ 24 Layout 2.1 Product Components Component Quantity taco™ 24 Power Cord User Manual Warranty Card 2.2 taco™ 24 Specifications Specification Dimensions (W × D × H) 42 cm × 30 cm × 38 cm Net Weight 23.4 kg Power Requirement...
  • Page 6: Front View Of Taco™ 24

    taco™ 24 Nucleic Acid Automatic Extraction System 2.4 Front View of taco™ 24 2.4.1 LED Light Signals ① ② ③ ④ Indicator Signal Description *LED light Color Lights on Self-test passed. Ready to run. Run/Stand-by signal *Green Lights flashing Extraction in progress. Lights on Extraction finished.
  • Page 7 taco™ 24 Nucleic Acid Automatic Extraction System 2.4.2 Operation Buttons ① Door ② Pause/Reset ③ Start Function disabled under the Button Description following status 1. During the extraction. Press to open/close the door. Door 2. UV lamp is on. 1. During magnetic bead transfer. Short press pause the 2.
  • Page 8: Rear View Of Taco™ 24

    taco™ 24 Nucleic Acid Automatic Extraction System 2.5 Rear View of taco™ 24 ① ② ③ ④ Item Description Cooling vents Ventilation UV lamp switch To turn on/off the UV light Main switch To turn on/off the main power Socket To connect to the power cord...
  • Page 9: Loading Taco™ Plate & Comb

    taco™ 24 Nucleic Acid Automatic Extraction System 2.6 Loading taco™ Plate & Comb 2.6.1 Loading the 48-Well Extraction Plate ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ Item Description Magnetic rod module Shipping anchor of the magnetic rod. Lower rack Housing for the Mixing Comb. Protection of magnetic rods and mixing of sample with Mixing Comb magnetic bead.
  • Page 10 taco™ 24 Nucleic Acid Automatic Extraction System 2.6.2 Loading the Mixing Comb Tenon ① Item Description Slide the Mixing Comb into position. Make Tenon of Mixing Comb sure the tenon on the Mixing Comb is inserted fully into the mortise on the lower rack. 2.6.3 Releasing the Mixing Comb Mortise Grip...
  • Page 11: Important Notes

     Do not look straight at the UV light while lights are on.  Do not repair the machine yourself, including fixing the door and changing the UV lamp. Contact your local distributor or GeneReach directly to deal with the problems.
  • Page 12: Operation Procedure Of Taco™ 24

    taco™ 24 Nucleic Acid Automatic Extraction System 4. Operation Procedure of taco™ 24 4.1 How to Start taco™ 24 4.1.1 Load reagents to 48-Well Extraction Plate in advance (See taco™ nucleic acid extraction kit manuals for instruction). Note: Please make sure the total volume of each well does not exceed 900 μl before extraction.
  • Page 13: How To Reset Taco™ 24

    taco™ 24 Nucleic Acid Automatic Extraction System 4.3 How to Reset taco™ 24 4.3.1 After extraction is finished, the yellow LED light will be on together with a long beep sound. 4.3.2 Long press the “DOOR” button to stop the alarm and open the door. 4.3.3 Take out the 48-Well Extraction Plate and Mixing Comb;...
  • Page 14: Cleaning And Maintenance

     Wipe off any visible stains on the cleaning area (see illustration below) with disposable paper towel immediately.  In case of serious liquid spills, please contact your local distributor or GeneReach for assistance. Do not dismantle the instrument for cleaning.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Check to see if the main power has been switched on.  Check voltage of electricity outlet (see 2.2 taco™ 24  Specifications). Contact your local distributors or GeneReach for  assistance. (b) Self-test too long Contact your local distributors or GeneReach for ...
  • Page 16 The door of taco™ 24 cannot be  Contact your local distributor or GeneReach for opened/closed normally assistance. © 2014 GeneReach Biotechnology Corporation. All rights reserved. For research use only. Not intended for any animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use.

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