Scigiene Masticator Compact Classic Instructions
- September 20, 2024
- Scigiene
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Masticator Compact Classic
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Specifications:
- Compact Classic Masticator
- Stainless steel parts
- Homogenization blades
- Time switch
- Main power switch ON/OFF
- Easy to clean
- Compact design
Product Usage Instructions:
1. Installation and Starting the Instrument:
The Masticator can be placed in any part of the laboratory with
access to a power source and adequate support surface.
Ensure the sample compartment is not exposed to air to prevent
accidents.
Plug the mains lead into socket 9 and set the time switch to its
minimum position. Switch on the main power switch to start the
Masticator.
2. Cleaning and Preparing for Operation:
Open the homogenization compartment using lever 1 and remove the
lid carefully.
Clean any packaging remains inside the compartment and ensure it
is ready for operation.
Fit the lid back in place and ensure it is securely attached
before operation.
3. Operation and Controls:
Follow the user manual for specific operational
instructions.
4. Maintenance and Cleaning:
Keep the instrument clean by using a cloth moistened with water.
Disconnect from power before cleaning.
The stainless steel compartment can be cleaned with solvents or
other cleaning agents without damage.
FAQ:
Q: What should I do if the Masticator does not start up?
A: Check the connection of the mains lead and the fuse at the
rear side. If issues persist, contact our account manager at
Scigiene Corporation.
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MASTICATOR COMPACT CLASSIC Manual
FRONT PART
1. Opening and closing lever. 2. Sample compartment lid. 3. Bag closing bar.
4. Homogenization blades. 5. Lid bracket.
REAR PART
6. Time switch 7. Main power switch ON/OFF. 8. Fuse. 9. Mains lead
connection.
INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 2. TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………………………………………………. 2 3. INSTALLING AND STARTING
THE INSTRUMENT …………………………………………………… 3 4. OPERATION AND USE THE CONTROLS
………………………………………………………………… 4 5. BEFORE NOTIFYING THE TECHNICALSERVICE
……………………………………………………. 5 6. ACCESSORIES AND OTHER RELATED INSTRUMENTS
…………………………………………. 6 7. WARRANTY CONDITIONS……………………………………………………………………………………… 7
USE OF THE MANUAL
All the letters, which are circled; A , B , C , etc. refer to the stages,
which must be carried out by the operator. All the numbers; (no.1), (no.2),
(no.3), etc. refer to the main illustration on the back cover.
IMPORTANT
Read this little manual carefully before starting the apparatus. It will not
take you very long and it will allow you to get to it more quickly and more
conveniently.
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1. INTRODUCTION
In many microbiological analysis processes, it is essential to have available
a liquid sample which has a bacterial content which is representative of a
solid, semi-solid, paste and pulverulent, etc. original material. The liquid
sample is easy to cultivate or to process microbiologically whereas the
original material would not allow reliable results to be obtained. In general,
the homogenization process involves the original substance and the support
liquid or diluent being brought into close contact, to establish a balance in
the microbiological content of both. This process facilitates the use of
reusable material, which must be washed and sterilized so as not to invalidate
consecutive samples.
WHAT IS THE MASTICATOR?
The Masticator is a simple and yet robust instrument, designed essentially to
work for prolonged periods without maintenance, an any kind of the
environment. Initially devised for the homogenization of different materials
to take representative samples from them, it is currently used for other
applications related to microbiological analysis. In a short period of time,
and with the minimum amount of noise, and without the necessity of cleaning
between samples, the Masticator carries out a profound homogenization which
makes it possible to obtain a diluent liquid which is perfectly representative
of the sample which is to be analyzed.
Its working principle lies in the use of bags made of strong polyethylene or
other plastics, inside which the original sample and the diluent liquid are
placed. The Masticator acts upon the sample and the diluent through the sides
of the bag, which, at this moment, is perfectly sealed, without either soiling
or contaminating any part of it whatsoever. The action of the blades
compresses and allows the periodic expansion of the sample and the diluent for
a pre-determined period. This operating time is controlled by a time switch,
which can be adjusted by the operator. Despite this, a process which is in
progress can be interrupted by activating the lever in order the
homogenization compartment.
The parts, which are in contact with the sides of the bag, are made of
stainless steel, and both the stopper and the homogenization blades are
perfectly accessible to allow them to be eventually cleaned.
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2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
· Maximum capacity per bag: 100 ml. (sample + diluent) · Strokes/s: 10 · Time
switch minimum: 10 seconds · Time switch maximum: 90 seconds · Position of
uninterrupted operation: Yes · Power supply: 230V, 0.3 A, 50/60 Hz ,CAT. No.
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115V, 0.6 A, 60 Hz ,CAT. No. 87 100V, 0.6 A, 50/60, Hz CAT. No. 86 ·
Dimensions: 150 x 150 x 300 mm. · Weight: 7 Kg.
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3. INSTALLING AND STARTING THE
INSTRUMENT
The Masticator requires no special conditions for its installation. Its
robustness and its reduced size allow it to be in any part of the laboratory
whatsoever. The only thing which it is necessary to consider is the proximity
of a power source and a surface large enough for it to be correctly supported.
N.B. DO NOT EXPOSE THE SAMPLE COMPARTMENT TO THE AIR. IF THE TABLE IS LARGE
ENOUGH, IT WILL NEVER BE POSSIBLE, NOT EVEN BY ACCIDENT, FOR A HAND TO BE
PASSED BENEATH THE LID OF THE HOMOGENIZATION COMPARTMENT WHEN THE MASTICATOR
IS IN OPERATION, IN THIS WAY AVOIDING THE POSSIBLE TRAPPING OF THE FINGERS.
The Masticator should be received in perfect condition, it was been tested at
the factory and the packaging means that it can stand up to the roughest
treatment.
Once the instrument has been placed upon the work table, plug the mains lead
into is socket, 9, and, at the base, locate the time switch in its minimum
position (ten seconds) and switch on the main power switch ON/OFF, 7. The
Masticator will start up, stopping after approximately ten seconds. By means
of the lever, 1, open the homogenization compartment.
Remove the lid of the compartment, do this by means of a light movement
pulling it upwards and detaching it from its interior brackets 5.
Now look at the inside, clean off any possible remains of the packaging and
make sure that the homogenization compartment is open in its lower part. This
design permits the easy elimination of any remains that could be left over
after the accidental breaking of a bag on the inside of the homogenization
compartment.
Tilt the lid to its working position and fit the lower angle onto its
brackets. The instrument is now ready for operation
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4. OPERATION AND USE THE
CONTROLS
A Set the time switch to halfway along its possible setting. Thirty seconds is
an enough time for most samples. B Introduce the sample and the solvent into a
homogenization bag. Do not exceed 100 ml in total. C Place the bag into the
compartment, the lower edge where the lid, 2, is held down by the brackets 5,
is an end where the bag may be rested. D With the mouth of the bag very flat,
held with one hand and supported by the rim of the lid, let out 3 cm. and go
on to close the compartment with the lever, 1. A moment before the engine
starts up the bag will have been hermetically sealed by the pressure of the
lid upon the upper bar, 3. The mouth of the bag is trapped between the bar and
the lid and is only free when the lever, 1, is activated again. E Once the
period of the pre-determined time with the time switch is up, the motor will
stop. Hold the flap of the bag and open the compartment with the lever, 1.
Take out the bag.
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5. BEFORE NOTIFYING THE
TECHNICAL SERVICE
If the Masticator does not start up check the connection of the mains lead and
the fuse, (no.8), situated on its rear side. If both are correct contact our
account manager at:
Scigiene Corporation 1295 Morningside Ave., Units 16-18
Toronto, ON M1B 4Z4 416-261-4865
PLEASE NOTE: THIS INSTRUMENT WILL NEED TO BE KEPT CLEAN BY THE USER. USE A
CLOTH MOISTENED WITH WATER BUT NEVER FORGET TO DISCONNECT THE INSTRUMENT FROM
THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE BEGINNING TO CLEAN IT. THE STAINLESS STEEL COMPARTMENT
CAN BE CLEANED WITH DISSOLVENTS OR OTHER MORE ACTIVE AGENTS, WITHOUT ANY
DANGER OF ITS BEING DAMAGED IN ANY WAY
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6. ACCESSORIES AND OTHER
RELATED INSTRUMENTS
The MASTICATOR is designed not to need any kind of periodic maintenance.
Replacing the polycarbonate lid CAT. 143 Polycarbonate lid. The DELTA DILUTOR
and the PORTA-BAG are also included in this section. The DELTA DILUTOR is a
diluter especially designed for carrying out the dilution of microbiological
samples directly into sterile homogenizer bags. The system automatically
prepares your desired dilution based upon sample weight, liquid flow rate and
predefined dilution factor. The PORTA-BAG is a device which allows six bags
filled with the sample and the diluent to be held in a vertical position
without the fear of spilling the contents. The tray which holds the pincers
and these themselves are made of stainless steel.
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7. WARRANTY CONDITIONS
LIMITED WARRANTY
Scigiene Corporation warrants the Instrument, disposables, and replacement
items, to the original “Purchaser” for a period of two (2) years after date of
receipt by the end user, against defects in material and workmanship. Scigiene
Corporation agrees to correct either by repair or, at its election, by
replacement, any such defect found on examination to have occurred, under
normal use and service, during such one (1) year period provided Scigiene is
promptly notified in writing upon discovery of such defect to the address of
one of its workshops noted in the User’s Guide.
Upon discovery of such defect, the instrument should be sent to Scigiene
Corporation, postage prepaid.
EXCLUSIONS
Scigiene Corporation shall not be liable as to any defect arising from abuse
of the Instrument, failure to operate and maintain the Instrument in
accordance with the User’s Guide supplied with the Instrument, repair,
service, alteration or modification of the Instrument by any person other than
the authorized service personnel of Scigiene, modification, change or reuse of
the disposables supplied by Scigiene for use in the Instruments, operation
outside of the environmental specifications for the product listed in the
User’s Guide or accidental damage to the Instrument. NO OTHER WARRANTIES
The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty, whether
written or oral, is expressed or implied. Scigiene and its suppliers
specifically disclaim any implied warranties including merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
Scigiene Corporation or its suppliers shall not be liable as to any damage
whatsoever (including without limitation, special, incidental, consequential,
or indirect damages for personal injury, loss of business profits, business
interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) or
defect arising from abuse of the Instruments, failure to operate and maintain
the Instruments in accordance with the User’s Guide, repair, service,
alteration or modification of the Instruments by any person other than
authorized service personnel of Scigiene, or modification, change or reuse of
the disposables supplied by Scigiene for use in the Instruments.
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