Bio-Rad Vacuum Manifold User Manual

Aurum

™

Vacuum Manifold

Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Section 2 Kit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Section 3 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Section 4 Aurum™ Vacuum Manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Section 5 Vacuum Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Section 6 Vacuum Manifold Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Section 7 Use for 96-Well Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Section 8 Use for the Column Adaptor Plate (CAP) . . . . . .7

Section 9 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Section 10 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Section 1
Introduction

The Aurum™ vacuum manifold and column adaptor plate (CAP)` comprise a
system which allows a single vacuum manifold to be used with either 96-well
plates or columns with luer ends. Separate manifolds are no longer required
for different preparative formats; the Aurum vacuum manifold and CAP ensure
fast, high-quality sample preparation in both formats, while maintaining the
simplicity of handling associated with vacuum processing. The uniquely
designed vacuum regulator allows for complete control of negative pressure
within the Aurum vacuum manifold.

Section 2
Kit Components

The Aurum™ vacuum manifold contains the following components
as shown in Figure 1:

• Vacuum manifold consisting of:

- manifold top

- manifold base

• Column adaptor plate

• Vacuum regulator

• Stage

• Luer caps

• Tubing (

5

/

16

” ID)

1