TAN Bead Maelstrom 9600 LH User manual

"TAN Bead” Nucleic Acid Extractor
(Non-Sterile)
Maelstrom 9600 LH
User Manual

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Table of Contents
1.
Introduction .................................................................. 4
2.
Overview ...................................................................... 8
3.
Installation .................................................................. 11
4.
Get started.................................................................. 11
5.
Edit program ............................................................... 14
6.
Communication .......................................................... 21
7.
Product Performance……………………………………24
8.
Cleaning and maintenance ........................................ 26
9.
Disposal...................................................................... 26
10.
Patent ......................................................................... 27
11.
Appendix ................................................................... 27
Revised: V1.0_202201

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About this manual
The label on the instrument, the User Manual, and other packaging material
may contain the following symbols:
The CE mark
In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device
Authorized European Representative
Caution, consult accompanying documents
Hot surface, risk of burns
Watch your fingers and your hands
The symbol indicates that the product should not be discarded as unsorted
waste but must sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and
recycling
Catalog number
Serial number
Manufacturer
The date of manufacture
Non-Sterile
Temp Limit
(Operating)
Biologic Risks
Keep Dry
Keep Away From Sunlight
Consult Instructions for Use
Humidity Limit (Operating)

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1. Introduction
Maelstrom 9600 LH is an automated nucleic acid platform designed for high-
throughput applications. Specialized spin tips enable super mixing efficiency
of magnetic beads and larger processing volume. With intuitive interface and
flexible program, Maelstrom 9600 LH can boost laboratory productivity by
transforming routine operations into a walk-away solution.
Operation Principle
Maelstrom 9600 LH uses magnetic rods to collect and transfer magnetic
beads and spin tips to mix suspension. Rotating the spin tips will mix
suspension. Extended magnetic rods can collect magnetic beads efficiently.
Purified nucleic acids can be obtained after lysis, nucleic acids absorption,
wash and elution.
■ Flow chart for viral DNA/DNA extraction procedure
Intended Use:
 Maelstrom 9600 LH can be used in combination with TANBead Nucleic
Acid Extraction Kit to extract DNA/RNA from various human specimen
such as whole blood plasma or serum.
 Maelstrom 9600 LH can handle magnetic beads for purification of
nucleic acid.
Environmental Requirements
To avoid shortening of the lifespan of the instrument, use Maelstrom 9600
LH in a location that meets the following criteria:
 Choose a location that has good air circulation.

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 Place Maelstrom 9600 LH on the table that can bear the weight of
Maelstrom 9600 LH (30 kg).
 Do not use Maelstrom 9600 LH in a location where there is large
temperature variability or high humidity.
 Temperature: 4-40℃
 Maximum operating altitude: 2000 m
 Storage and transportation condition:
 Temperature: 4-60℃
 Humidity: 0-85%

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Safety instructions and guidelines
 This device can be used with potentially biohazardous materials. Use
appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, safety goggles, lab
coat, etc.) for handling and disposing of biohazardous materials.
 Under normal condition, sound pressure level from Maelstrom 9600 LH
does not exceed 80 dB and cause a hazard. Please contact technical
support in case of higher sound pressure level.
 This device can be hazardous due to the use of chemical and
biohazardous substances.
 Users should adhere to their institutional guidelines for the handling and
disposal of all infectious substances used with this device.
 It is important to clean the device after every use. If samples or reagents
have been spilled, it is important to clean the instrument immediately to
avoid damage or contamination of samples.
 This device is to use with the compatible spin tips. Using incompatible
spin tips may cause poor extraction performance.
 Read this user manual in its entirety prior to operating the device.
Failure to read, understand, and follow the instructions in the manual
may result in damage to the device, injury to laboratory and operating
personnel or poor performance.

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Equipment list
No. Item
1 Power cord
2 A plate of spin tips
3 Magnetic separator
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2. Overview
 Specifications
Model: Maelstrom 9600 LH
Weight: 30 kg
Dimensions: (L) 54.2 x (W) 28.5 x (H) 26.8 cm
Controller dimensions: 32 x 30 x 14 cm
Power supply: 100-240 V
Capacity: 96 samples per run
Process. volume:
50 μl – 1500 μl
Spin speed: 500 - 3000 rpm
Heater: 1 heated plates
Magnetic rod: 3500 gauss
Display: 240 64 Dots TFT LCD
 Back view of controller:

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 Side view of extraction platform:
 Shield plate:

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 Regulators of the sensors for detecting falling spin tip:
 Control panel:
 Buttons on control panel: