Omni International Bead Ruptor 4 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................ 3
SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................................................................................ 4
SECTION 2 UNPACKING THE BEAD RUPTOR 4 ........................................................................................... 5-8
2.1 Unpacking The Bead Ruptor 4................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Unit Overview............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Components ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Additional Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
SECTION 3 BEAD RUPTOR SAMPLE TUBES ................................................................................................. 9-14
3.1 Tubes & Tube Carriage ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Ordering Information.........................................................................................................................................................10-12
3.3 Important Sample Tube Information ..................................................................................................................................13
SECTION 4 SETUP & OPERATION .................................................................................................................... 14-17
4.1 Loading Sample Tubes ...................................................................................................................................................... 14-15
4.2 Keypad Layout............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
4.3 Start Up of the Equipment..................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.4 Speed Setting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
SECTION 5 PROGRAMMING ........................................................................................................................................ 17
5.1 Programming.............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................... 18
6.1 Cleaning The Bead Ruptor 4.................................................................................................................................................. 18
SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................... 19-21
7.1 Error Messages ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
7.3 Changing the Tube Holder..................................................................................................................................................... 20
7.4 Changing the neck gasket .................................................................................................................................................... 21
SECTION 8 TRANSPORT, STORAGE & SERVICE ..................................................................................... 22-23
8.1 Transporting The Bead Ruptor 4.......................................................................................................................................... 22
8.2 Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
8.3 Service........................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
8.4 Decontamination Requirement........................................................................................................................................... 23

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
This manual is a guide for the use of the Bead Ruptor 4 Bead Mill Homogenizing System and accessories.
Data herein has been veried and validated. It is believed adequate for the intended use of the instrument.
If the instrument or procedures are used for purposes over and above the capabilities specied herein,
conrmation of the validity and suitability should be obtained, otherwise Omni International does not
guarantee results and assumes no obligation or liability. This publication is not a license to operate under,
or a recommendation to infringe upon, any process patents.
Notes, cautions, and warnings within the text of this manual are used to emphasize important and critical
instructions.
This Omni International product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of ONE YEAR from the date of delivery. Omni International will repair or replace and return free of
charge any part which is returned to its factory within said period, transportation prepaid by user, and which
is found upon inspection to have been defective in materials or workmanship. For the rst 90 days, both
parts and service are without charge. For the balance of the period, parts will be provided but service will be
charged at established labor rates. This warranty does not include normal wear from use; it does not apply
to any instrument or parts which have been altered by anyone other than an employee of Omni
International nor to any instrument which has been damaged through accident, negligence, failure to follow
operating instructions, the use of electric currents or circuits other than those specied on the plate axed
to the instrument, misuse, or abuse. Omni International reserves the right to change, alter, modify, or
improve any of its instruments without any obligation whatever to make corresponding changes to any
instrument previously sold or shipped.
THE FORGOING OBLIGATION IS IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND
ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR BY LAW, AND
STATE OUR ENTIRE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY AND BUYERS EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM OF
DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR FURNISHING OF GOODS OR PARTS, THEIR DESIGN,
SUITABILITY FOR USE, INSTALLATION, OR OPERATION. OMNI INTERNATIONAL WILL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, AND THEIR LIABILITY UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES WILL EXCEED THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE GOODS FOR WHICH LIABILITY IS CLAIMED.

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SECTION 1 — IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
SAVE THIS USER MANUAL
The Bead Ruptor 4 has been engineered for maximum functionality as well as safety; however, basic safety
precautions and common sense must always be demonstrated when using any electrical product. Do not
attempt to modify any part of the Bead Ruptor 4. If you experience problems with or have questions about
your Bead Ruptor 4, contact your authorized dealer or call Omni at 1-800-776-4431 or 770-421-0058.
WARNING!
• 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.
• Keep this product away from heated surfaces.
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re, or injury:
• Use this product only for its intended purpose as described in this booklet. Do not use attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer.
• DO NOT operate the product if it is damaged in any way.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
Although this equipment is fully insulated and grounded, it is important for all users to be aware of the
potential hazard of using liquids close to a power supply. If any liquids are spilled, immediately discon-
nect the instrument from the main power supply (remove the power cord from the AC power input on
the rear panel) and clean the equipment and the surrounding area. DO NOT reconnect the
equipment until it has been fully inspected.

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SECTION 2 — UNPACKING THE BEAD RUPTOR 4
2.1 UNPACKING THE Bead Ruptor 4
CAUTION: DO NOT lift the Bead Ruptor 4 by holding the lid. It must be lifted by gripping the sides of the
unit and holding it from the bottom.
1. Remove the unit from the packaging and set it on its side.
2. Remove the 2 thumbscrews from the bottom as shown in gure ____. Place these screws in a safe location,
DO NOT DISCARD. They will be needed if the Bead Ruptor needs to be shipped.
3. Place the Bead Ruptor on a clean, horizontal and stable surface.
PLEASE NOTE: Do not discard the box & packaging foam. This packaging must be used in the event the
Omni Bead Ruptor 4 needs to be returned to Omni for any reason.
SHIPPING THE BEAD RUPTOR 4 IN ANY OTHER PACKAGING WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
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