2010 Geno/Grinder
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7.2 Operating the Top Cover
To close the cabinet, grasp the handle and slowly lower the cover to the closed position.
The cover must remain closed during a run.
To open the cabinet, grasp the handle and raise the top cover to its full upright position.
The gas spring will hold the cover in its open position.
7.3 Running the Geno/Grinder
Press the green START button. It will be obvious when the Geno/Grinder is running. The
screen will display a countdown of the time remaining in a run. The Geno/Grinder will stop
automatically at the end of the run.
To stop the Geno/Grinder during a run, press the red STOP button. Operation will cease
and the timer will reset.
If the top cover is opened while the Geno/Grinder is in operation, a safety interlock will
disengage, the motor will immediately stop, and movement of the clamp assembly will
cease. The screen will display a “LID ERROR” message. The timer will maintain the time
remaining in the run. To restart, close the cover and press the green START button to finish
the run. To end the run and reset the timer, press the red STOP button. The “LID ERROR”
message will disappear once the cover is closed.
If the Geno/Grinder does not run when the START button is pressed, make sure the mill is
plugged in and switched on via the rocker switch on the back of the cabinet.
7.4 Safety Recommendations
The Geno/Grinder is intended for use only by qualified and trained personnel. For
questions about the OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, or SERVICE of the 2010 GENO/GRINDER,
please call SPEX SamplePrep at 1-855-GET SPEX (855-438-7739), Ext. 465.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the Geno/Grinder is safe to operate. However,
the safety protection provided by the unit may be impaired if the Geno/Grinder is operated
in a manner other than that described in this manual. In addition, the Geno/Grinder should
only be used with accessories provided by or recommended by SPEX SamplePrep and must
be used in the intended manner. Use of accessories not recommended by SPEX
SamplePrep may negatively affect the safety protection provided by the unit. For example,
do not use glass vials in the Geno/Grinder. Impact of the grinding media may cause the
vials to break, resulting in broken glass and spilled samples.
Do not use the Geno/Grinder with hazardous materials for which the unit was not designed.
Be aware of the hazards of the materials that are being used, particularly in the event of a
spill. For instance, use of a flammable liquid could create a fire hazard if a sample is spilled.
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