User`s guide

Syringe Loading – Micro Liter Multi-Rack

Figure 82: Front view of PHD ULTRA

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showing controls for micro liter multi-rack syringe loading.

1. Squeeze Release Tabs (1) and adjust the Pusher Block (2) to the approximate length of the syringe(s).

2. Loosen the Retaining Bracket (3) on the Pusher Block (2) by unscrewing the Bracket Clamping Knob (4).

3. Loosen the Retaining Bracket (7) on the Syringe Holder (8) by unscrewing the two T-Knobs (9).

4. Create room for the syringe(s) by unscrewing the Screw Caps (6) until the Bumpers (10) are at their

maximum height.

5. Slide the syringe under the Bumper (10) placing the barrel flange within the Syringe Holder’s

Retaining Bracket (7) and the plunger flange within the Pusher Block’s Retaining Bracket (3).

6. Lower the bumpers (10) until they are firm against the syringe(s) by screwing in the Screw Cap (6).

7. Push the Syringe Holder’s Retaining Bracket (7) tight against the barrel flange and tighten into place

using the T-knobs (9). Then push the Pusher Block’s Retaining Bracket (3) tight against the plunger

flange and tighten using the Bracket Clamping Knob (4).

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NOTE: Mechanical stops are set using the same steps a standard 2 syringe holder.

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NOTE: If you are using syringes larger than 1 ml it may be easier to unscrew one of the

Thumbscrew Caps (5) and swing the Clamp Bar Assembly (11) to the side, making more

room to load the syringe(s). After the syringe(s) are in place swing the Clamp Bar back

over the Syringe Holder (8) and reattach the Thumbscrew Cap (5).

. Release Tabs

. Pusher Block

3. Retaining Bracket

(Pusher Block)

. Bracket Clamping Knob

. Thumbscrew Cap

6. Screw Cap

. Retaining Bracket

(Syringe Holder)

. Syringe Holder

. T-Knob

10. Bumper

1. Clamp Bar Assembly

(Allen Wrench Holder)

Harvard Apparatus PHD ULTRA

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Syringe Pump Series User's Manual

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