Cole Parmer HO-400 Series User manual

Cole-Parmer®
HO-400 Series Homogenizer
User Manual

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This product has been engineered for safety; however, basic safety precautions and common
sense must always be demonstrated when using anyelectrical product.
DO NOT attempt to modify any part of this product.
DO NOT allow the machine to be submerged in any liquid.
DO NOT use in any setting other than an indoor laboratory.
DO NOT plug power cord into an incorrect outlet or subject it to an incorrect voltage.
Use this product only for its intended purpose.
DO NOT use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
DO NOT operate the product if it is damaged in any way.
Keep this product away from heated surfaces.
DO NOT modify the plug or cord that is provided. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have the
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
DO NOT operate the product with the safety ground disconnected.
WARNING: Reduce the risk of unintentional starting; make sure the speed switch is in the
OFF position before plugging in the motor.
WARNING: Damaged or worn power cords should be repaired or replaced immediately
by a qualified electrician.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment can result in a risk of electric shock.

Overview
1. Digital Display
2. Speed Control
3.Timer Control
4. Run Button
5. Stop Button
6. Power Cord Port
7. On/Off Switch
8. Cross Rod Port
(stand mounting)
9. Generator Probe Coupling
Cross Rod Clamp
The HO-400 consists of the following:
(115V)
(230V)
6
7
8
9
3
4
5
1
2
Description Quantity
Motor Drive Unit 1
Power Cord 1
Cross Rod / Plate 1
Clamp 1
Tool Kit 1
User Manual 1
Adapter 1
The HO-400 Homogenizer consists of the following:
Optional Stand Available (sold separately) - Part Number 04727-89

Stand Mounting
1”
Cross Rod
Port
Cross Rod
Clamp
Thumb Screw
1. Assemble the stand (sold separately).
2. Insert the cross rod into the cross rod
port at the back of the unit and tighten
thumb screw by turning clockwise until
tight.
3. Loosen the second knob on the post
clamp and insert the cross rod with
motor attached (approximately 1” of the
cross rod should protrude from the
back of the post clamp). Lock in place.
1. I
Stand Part
No.04727-89
(sold
separately)

Accessories
Generator Probes
1. Insert Generator
Probe into coupling
2. Quarter turn
clockwise to lock
3. Ready to use
*always submerge
probe in liquid before
starting
mm
Plastic Disposable Generator Probes
Generator
Coupling
Generator Probes
*Never run dry
¼ turn
tTurn
Size Processing Range Type Part No.
5 mm x 75 .02 mL - 5 mL Flat Bottom 04727-60
Flat Bottom-Wide Window 04727-62
7 mm x 115 mm .25 mL - 30 mL Saw Tooth 04727-33
Saw Tooth- Wide Window 04727-35
10 mm x 115 mm 1.5 mL - 100 mL Saw Tooth 04727-37
Saw Tooth- Wide Window 04727-39
20 mm x 195 mm 100 mL - 2 L Saw Tooth 04727-41
Saw Tooth- Wide Window 04727-43
30 mm x 195 mm 200 mL - 5 L Flat Bottom 04727-45
Flat Bottom-Wide Window 04727-46
Type Size Quantity Part No.
Hard Tissue 7 mm x 110 mm 25 Pack 04727-84
7 mm x 110 mm 50 Pack 04727-85
Soft Tissue 7 mm x 110 mm 25 Pack 04727-86
7 mm x 110 mm 50 Pack 04727-87
Sterile 7 mm x 110 mm 25 Pack 7890480
Plastic Disposable Generator Probes
Accessories
Generator Probes
Generator Probes

Operation
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General Operation
-Plug in the power cord and move the On/Off switch on back of the unit to the
On position.
-Adjust speed using up and down arrow buttons.
-Adjust run time using up and down arrow buttons.
-Press Run button.
-Press and hold the Run button for 3 seconds. The display will then countdown
for 30 seconds before beginning to run.
-Set the timer above 9:59 or below 0:01. The display will read .
Press Run to start.
-Press Stop Button to Pause.
-Press Stop again to reset timer.
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2
1. Digital Display
2. Timer
3. Speed Control
4. Timer Control
5. RPM
6. Run Button
7. Stop Button
8. On/Off switch
Speed
Time 0:15

Error Code Definition Cause Possible Solution
Error 1 Motor is not turning
Motor has overheated
Unplug and let stand
for at least 1 hour at
room temperature, then
attempt to restart.
Motor brushes could be worn
down from heavy use.
Replace brushes using
20-110-05R or 20-220-05R
depending on motor
voltage rating.
Something is physically preventing
the motor from turning
Remove generator probe
and attemot to run the
motor.
Check that the generator
probe (removed from the
motor) spins freely
Check for foreign objects
inside the generator
probe port.
Error 2
Motor has failed to reach
the desired speed, or is
drawing too much power
to reach speed desired.
Generator probe is too large
for the speed desired or the
sample is too large/viscous to be
processed.
Reduce desired speed
Reduce the generator
probe size
Reduce the viscosity
of the sample being
processed
Troubleshooting

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