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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS:
SECTION 4 — BEAD RUPTOR OPERATION
4.1 LOADING SAMPLE TUBES (cont.)
CAUTION: You may need to turn the knob
slightly while pressing on the lock to engage
properly. DO NOT exceed >6 m/s
CAUTION:
You may need to turn the knob slightly while
pressing on the lock to engage
properly. DO NOT exceed >7 m/s
1. Place Bead Ruptor 15 mL tubes into the
Tube Carriage.
2. Place the tube carriage onto the
Drive Hub.
3. Screw the locking ring on tightly.
4. Engage the lock.
7 mL Tube Carriage
15 mL Tube Carriage
Lock Ring
Lock Ring
1. Place the tube carriage onto the Drive Hub.
2. Place Bead Ruptor 7 mL tubes into the
Tube Carriage.
3. Screw the locking ring on tightly.
4. Engage the lock.
7 mL Conguration
15 mL Conguration
CAUTION: The drive hub can become very hot during operation. Use caution when removing tubes from
the Tube Carriage / Tube Holders.