Appleton appMIX User manual

Appleton appMIX Tube Rotator
Instruction Manual
Product code: AER0004

Introduction
The Appleton appMIX Tube Rotator provides a wide range of mixing capabilities suitable for an
array of laboratory applications including resuspension, protein binding, nucleic acid purification,
histochemistry and hybridization.
Before operating the appMIX Tube Rotator, please read this instruction manual carefully.
Product Specifications
Speed: Adjustable from 5 to 70 rpm
Max Capacity: 6 x 50ml / 20 x 15ml / 44 x 1.5/2.0ml
Dimensions: (WxDxH) 27.5 x 15.2 x 16.5 cm
Operating Environment: 4°C (cold room) to 65°C
Weight: 1.4kg
Electrical: 100 to 240V, 50-60Hz, 0.25A 5W
Warranty: 2 years
Product Set-Up
Place the rotator on a clean and stable surface. (Ensure that there is at least 10cm of open space
both in front of and behind the instrument.) Plug the instrument into an outlet of the appropriate
voltage.
Tube Holder Installation/Exchange
The instrument includes an assortment of tube holders and posts. Attach the tube holders
(below) to the included post with two arms. Press holders on firmly to prevent them from coming
loose during use. Once pressed on firmly, attach the post to the rotator by inserting the post into
the left side of the rotator first and then into the main body (right side). Once inserted, rotate the
post until it is fully installed, see below:
To adjust the angle of which the tubes rotate, simply rotate the position of the tube holders by
hand until the desired rotational angle is achieved.
Attach the large tube holder directly to the rotator (without posts). Insert the holder into the left
side of the rotator first and then into the main body (right side). Once inserted, rotate the post
until it is fully installed (similar to diagram above).

To rotate tubes horizontally (rolling/hybridization motion), first attach the two small posts to the
centre of the large tube holder. (One post has a small flat that can be inserted to correspond to
the flat located in the centre of the tube holder). Thread the two posts together by turning the
post (without flat) clockwise until fully tightened. Then insert posts into the rotator as described
on the previous page.
To load test-tubes, press them firmly into the appropriate holder. ALWAYS ensure a balanced load
across both sides of the rotational axis. (When mixing 15 and 50ml tubes, always load a similar
quantity of tubes on each side of the rotational axis.)
Product Operation
Set the Rotational Speed
The rotational speed can be selected by pressing the up and down keys to adjust the display to
the desired speed setting (5 to 70 rpm)
Choose the Mixing Mode
The rotator offers three additional mixing programs, Mix, Pause and Rock. To activate, press the
“Prog” key, an LED for the activate mode is illuminated. To toggle between programs, press the
“Prog” key again. To return to the standard rotating program, press the “Prog” key until all
LED indicators are off.
Care and Maintenance
No routine maintenance is required other than to keep the unit clean. Cleaning can be done with
a damp cloth. Avoid the use of harsh solvents. Appleton Woods distributes these products in the
UK, for customer service or technical support, please contact: [e-mail]
or call on 0121 4587740.
promise
This product is covered by the Appleton Promise
which means that should any faults arise within the
2 years warranty period it will be replaced free of
charge. Damage from neglect, misuse or dropping
the unit will not be covered under the warranty.
Warranty

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