Omni Bead Ruptor Cryo Cooling Unit User manual

Bead RuptorTM
Cryo Cooling Unit
User Manual

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
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recommendation to infringe upon, any process patents.
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This product has been engineered for 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 this product.
- DO NOT allow the machine to be submerged in any liquid.
- DO NOT use in any setting other than an indoor laboratory.
- 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.

Overview
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The Bead Ruptor Cryo Cooling Unit consists of the following:
Description Quantity
Bead RuptorTM Cryo Cooling Unit 1
Insulated Cryo Hose 1
Bead RuptorTM Cryo Lid 1
External Thermometer 1
Compressed Air Hose 1
Tool Kit 1
User Manual 1
Not Included
Hose Barb - 3/8” or equivalent 1
1. Lid
2. Airow Control Knob
3. Insulated Cryo Hose
4. Bead RuptorTM Cryo Lid
5. Cold Air Outow
6. Compressed Air Input
7. Compressed Air Hose
8. External Thermometer

Installation
Removing the Bead RuptorTM Bead Mill Homogenizer Lid
Locate Lid Hinges.
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2.
Lift Lid and remove 4 screws using the provided Allen Key. Remove Lid
Replace with Bead RuptorTM Cryo Lid (Black)
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4.
Replace the four screws and tighten using the provided Allen Key.
Align black Cryo lid onto the Bead RuptorTM.

Installation
Install the External Thermometer
Position the Thermometer Probe under the Bead Ruptor lid as shown,
using the Couple Clip to secure the thermometer probe wire under the
Bead Ruptor lid.
Place remaining Couple Clips as shown. Guide
the thermometer probe wire through the clips.
Plug the thermometer probe wire into the
External Thermometer.
NOTE: The Digital Thermometer has been
preset to Celsius with alarms to be triggered if
temperatures reach below -10C or over 70C.
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Couple clip
Thermometer probe
wire
Thermometer probe

Installation
Install Intake and Output Hoses
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3.
NOTE: Compressed ISO8573 Class 2 or better air is required to use the Bead
RuptorTM Cryo unit: Total oil < 0.1 mg/m3, vapor pressure dew point < -50C. The
compressed air hose can be tted to a standard medical air regulator using a 3/8”
hose clamp.
Recommended Dry Air Guidelines
• Obtain a high-pressure cylinder of Medical Air. Medical Air is a blend of
nitrogen and oxygen that contains virtually no traces of oil or water vapor.
OR
• Between an air compressor and the Bead RuptorTM Cryo Unit inlet, use a
refrigerated air dryer or desiccant dryer. These systems are specied in the
lowest dew point that can be reached.
• DO NOT use inlet pressure below 55 PSI or above 120 PSI.
Connect the hose from air supply to the rear of
the Bead RuptorTM Cryo unit.
Note: An optional hose with a “quick connect”
coupling has been included with the Bead
RuptorTM Cryo.
An additional tting is required to connect the
hose to the air supply.
Hose Barb - 3/8” or equivalent.
Connect the straight end of the Insulated Cryo
Hose to the Bead RuptorTM Cryo Unit.
Connect the 90 elbw end of the Insulated Cryo
Hose to the Bead RuptorTM Homogenizer Lid.

Operation
Liquid Nitrogen
Pre - Cooling
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WARNING: Wear eye, face, hand and skin protection when working with liquid
nitrogen. Operate in a well ventilated area.
PRE-COOLING - follow pre-cooling procedure before homogenizing samples.
NOTE: Do not load samples into the Bead Ruptor processing chamber prior
to pre-cooling.
- Purge air lines by running dry air for 30
seconds at the MAX setting.
- Turn knob to the Off position.
Close the lid of the Bead RuptorTM Cryo unit and turn the air ow control
knob counterclockwise to begin the ow of air into the processing chamber.
Pre-cool the Bead RuptorTM Homogenizer processing chamber to 0C.
WARNING: DO NOT pre-cool the processing chamber below 0C.
Add 0.5 L or 16 oz. of liquid nitrogen to the
chamber, ll to 3 inches (7.6 cm) below the top
of the chamber.
NOTE: The copper coils in the chamber must
be completely covered by liquid nitrogen.

Operation
Liquid Nitrogen
Homogenizing Samples
Add 0.5 L or 16 oz. of liquid nitrogen to the
chamber of the Bead RuptorTM Cryo unit, ll to
3 inches (7.6 cm) below the top of the chamber.
NOTE: The copper coils in the chamber must
be completely covered by liquid nitrogen.
CAUTION: 55-120 PSI is the recommended air pressure for use with the
Bead RuptorTM Cryo. Pressure above 120 PSI could damage internal
components.
Close the Bead RuptorTM Homogenizer lid.
- Load samples into the Bead RuptorTM
Homogenizer.
- Install Finger Plate
- Set the desired time, speed dwell and
number of cycles on the Bead RuptorTM
Homogenizer.
WARNING: BR Cryo is compatible with
1.5 mL, 2 mL and 7 mL tubes only.
Ensure that the knob of the Bead RuptorTM
Cryo is in the o position and all hoses are
connected correctly.
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Operation
Liquid Nitrogen
Homogenizing Samples
WARNING: Avoid direct skin contact with Bead RuptorTM Cryo and Bead
RuptorTM Homogenizer components after exposure to liquid nitrogen. Always
use protective gloves.
Turn Airow control knob counter clockwise
to begin cooling.
Allow air to ow until the External
Thermometer reads 0C.
Once the temperature has reached 0C,
press RUN on the Bead Ruptor to begin
homogenization.
When the cycle has ended:
- Turn o compressed air supply
- Turn o Bead RuptorTM Cryo
- Open the lid of the Bead RuptorTM
Homogenizer and remove samples.
CAUTION: Allow liquid nitrogen to evaporate
before attempting to move the Bead RuptorTM
Cryo unit.
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Operation
Dry Ice
Pre-Cooling
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Liquid nitrogen will provide the best results.
However, dry ice and ethanol may be used.
WARNING: Wear eye, face, hand and skin protection when working with Dry Ice.
Operate in a well ventilated area.
PRE-COOLING - follow pre-cooling procedure before homogenizing samples.
NOTE: Do not load samples into the Bead Ruptor processing chamber prior to
pre-cooling.
- Purge air lines by running dry air for 30
seconds at the MAX setting.
- Turn knob to the Off position.
Close the lid of the Bead RuptorTM Cryo unit and turn the air ow control
knob counterclockwise to begin the ow of air into the processing chamber.
Pre-cool the Bead RuptorTM Homogenizer processing chamber to -5C.
WARNING: DO NOT pre-cool the processing chamber below -5C.
- Add 0.5 L (16 0z.) of dry ice to the Bead RuptorTM
Cryo chamber.
- Add 0.5 L (16 oz.) of ethanol to the Bead RuptorTM
Cryo chamber and let the mixture sit for five minutes
to allow the coil to cool.
NOTE: The copper coils in the chamber must be
completely covered by the ethanol and dry ice.
WARNING: Do not ll more than 3/4 of the
chamber volume as leaking may occur.

Operation
Dry Ice
Homogenizing Samples
- Add 0.5 L (16 0z.) of dry ice to the Bead RuptorTM
Cryo chamber.
- Add 0.5 L (16 oz.) of ethanol to the Bead
RuptorTM Cryo chamber and let the mixture sit for
ve minutes to allow the coil to cool.
NOTE: The copper coils in the chamber must be
completely covered by the ethanol and dry ice.
WARNING: Do not ll more than 3/4 of the
chamber volume as leaking may occur.
CAUTION: 55-120 PSI is the recommended air pressure for use with the
Bead RuptorTM Cryo. Pressure above 120 PSI could damage internal components.
Close the Bead RuptorTM Homogenizer lid.
- Load samples into the Bead RuptorTM
Homogenizer.
- Install Finger Plate
- Set the desired time, speed dwell and
number of cycles on the Bead RuptorTM
Homogenizer.
WARNING: BR Cryo is compatible with
1.5 mL, 2 mL and 7 mL tubes only.
Ensure that the knob of the Bead RuptorTM
Cryo is in the o position and all hoses are
connected correctly.
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2.
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4.

Operation
Dry Ice
Homogenizing Samples
WARNING: Avoid direct skin contact with Bead RuptorTM Homogenizer
and Bead RuptorTM Cryo components after exposure to dry ice. Always use
protective gloves.
Turn Airow control knob counter clockwise
to begin cooling.
Allow air to ow until the External
Thermometer reads -5C (23F)
Once the temperature has reached
-5C, press RUN on the Bead RuptorTM
Homogenizer to begin homogenization.
When the cycle has ended:
- Turn o compressed air supply
- Turn o Bead RuptorTM Cryo
- Open the lid of the Bead RuptorTM
Homogenizer and remove samples.
CAUTION: Allow the dry ice to evaporate
and dispose of remaining alcohol before
attempting to move the Bead RuptorTM
Homogenizer unit.
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Trouble Shooting
Problem Possible Cause Action
Cold air is not owing
into the Bead RuptorTM
Homogenizer.
The cooling system
is not supplied with
compressed air.
1. Check that the air
source is open.
2. Check that there are
no leaks in the hoses.
- The airow nozzles are
obstructed.
- The air purity is lower
than recommended.
1. Wait for the units to
completely de-frost.
2. Ensure the air purity
is 99% and the water
content <5ppm.
One or several outows
do not work.
One or more nozzles are
defective.
Contact Technical
Support
System is not
performing optimally
The airow holes are
obstructed.
1. Wait for the units to
completely de-frost.
2. If problem persists,
contact technical
support.
The outow control
valves or regulator are
defective.
Contact technical
support.

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LIQUID NITROGEN:It is recommended that
the Bead RuptorTM Cryo be operated with liquid nitrogen. Liquid nitrogen
is a colorless, odorless, highly refrigerated gas (around -196C). The main
risks associated with the handling of this product are asphyxiation and
burns. To protect against burns, the operator must wear equipment that
protect the eyes, face and skin. Use liquid nitrogen in a well ventilated
area. It is advised to have the safety instructions about the risks and
precautions associated with the utilization of liquid nitrogen on hand.
DO NOT:transport the unit before emptying the nitrogen tank completely.
DO NOT:overll the tank with liquid nitrogen.
DO NOT:use compressed gases which are not specied.
DO NOT: operate the Bead RuptorTM Cryo cooling unit with the Bead
RuptorTM Homogenizer 15 mL, 30 mL, or 50 mL tube carriages. Damage
to the Bead RuptorTM Cryo lid will result.
DO NOT: disconnect the in and out airow hoses when they are under pressure.
DO NOT:apply air pressure of more than 120 PSI as thus may damage
the internal components or cause liquid nitrogen to be spilled.
DO NOT:install unauthorized components or accessories as this will void
the warranty.
DO NOT:transport the unit packaging other than the original.
DO NOT:attempt to service the Bead RuptorTM Cryo Cooling Unit in a
manner other than those discussed in this manual. For any issue that is
unsuccessfully corrected using this guide, please contact your authorized
dealer or call OMNI International, a PerkinElmer company at
1-800-776-4431.

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