Appleton appMix User manual

Appleton appMix Rotator
Instruction Manual
The Appleton appMix 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.
I. Product Specifications: appMix Rotator
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
II. Product Set-Up:
Place the rotator on a clean and stable surface. (Ensure that there is at least 3 inches of open space both in
front of and behind the instrument.) Plug the instrument into an outlet of the appropriate voltage.

III. 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 above.
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.)
V. 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 modes, Mix, Pause and Rock. To activate, press the “Mode” key, an
LED for the activate mode is illuminated. To toggle between modes, press the “Mode” key again. To return to
the standard rotating mode, press the “Mode” key until all LED indicators are off.
lV. 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.
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.