1.0 Introduction 1.1 Overview The Axygen® PlateMax™ semi-automated plate sealer is used for heat sealing of a wide variety of microplates to store samples, prevent evaporation, and minimize contamination. It thermally bond seals and foils to a wide variety of microtiter, cell culture, PCR, and deep well plates. The digital temperature and timer control allows user selection of parameters for combinations of plates and seals.
Category II Environmental Conditions 15°C to 30°C, ≤80% RH Storage Temperatures 0°C to 60°C The Axygen® PlateMax™ semi-automated plate sealer is designed to be safe at least when operated under the following conditions: Indoor use Altitude up to 2,000 meters ...
2.2 Display Overview 1. SEAL TEMP: Indicates sealing platen temperature. 2. SEAL TIME: Displays sealing time. 3. STATUS: Shows Heating, Cooling, Ready or Error states. 2.3 Unit Overview 1. Display: Shows platen temperature, sealing time, and unit status. 2. Mode Button: Selects parameter (Sealing temperature or Sealing time) to be changed using the rotary encoder.
After installing the unit, you will need to power it up using the power switch in the back, then choose your sealing settings. NOTE: The Axygen® PlateMax™ plate sealer should be used only with microplates and seals that are designed for heat sealing.
3.5 Sealing a Plate Based on the type of seal and plate being used, select the time and temperature using the Mode button and control knob. Consult the seal manufacturer for recommended settings. If the plate you are using will require an adapter, place it into the recessed area in the middle of the drawer.
Heater is not working or temperature sensor (PT-1000) failure. Error 9 Safety door/housing switch was activated during drawer operation. Foreign object is stuck between the tray door and the tray plate. Turn Off the unit. Remove the foreign object, and reboot the unit. AXYGEN PLATEMAX SEMI-AUTOMATED PLATE SEALER...
5.0 Limited Warranty Corning Incorporated (Corning) warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase. CORNING DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Corning’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace, at its option, any product or part thereof that proves defective in material or workmanship within the warranty period, provided the purchaser notifies Corning of any such defect.
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Warranty/Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, all products are for research use or general laboratory use only.* Not intended for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Not for use in humans. These products are not intended to mitigate the presence of microorganisms on surfaces or in the environment, where such organisms can be deleterious to humans or the environment.
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