Harris e-Core, e-Core 12, e-Core 20, e-Core 30 User Manual

User Guide 2009

For Laboratory Use Only

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“Cuts, retrieves and stores cored samples in one operation”

For Your Safety Read Before Operating

Read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Failure to observe
these precautions will void the warranty. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the
product will read them.

WARNINGS - READ

Read all instructions before operating the Harris e-Core

• The Harris e-Core is to be used only in a laboratory by trained professionals.

• The Harris e-Core is not a medical device, do not use to sample living tissue.

• Do not operate the Harris e-Core near sinks, running water, spills, or wet surfaces.

• Do not immerse the Harris e-Core in water.

• Unplug the Harris e-Core in the event of malfunction.

• Observe the following precautions when handling the power supply

• Do not place the Harris e-Core plug or cord near or in water.

• Do not put strain on the cord. Ensure the Harris e-Core is operated with adequate extra cord
length. The use of grounded extension cords is acceptable.

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in re or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in electric shock.

• Do not modify the plug in any way.

• Dust on or near metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth.
Continued use could result in re. Unplug the device before dusting.

• Unplug the power supply during thunderstorms. Do not handle the power cable or go near the
adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Do not place the power cable
under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or ame. Should the insulation be damaged and the
wires become exposed, contact your distributor. Failure to observe these precautions could
result in re or electric shock.

• Ensure that the optional plug sets are completely seated in the main plug base.

• Use only plug adapters designed for use with this product.

• Do not allow the cord to hang over the side of a bench or other working surface.

• Do not operate the Harris e-Core with a damaged cord or plug.

• Use care when changing plugs on power supply. Removing a plug from power supply may
require additional effort. To assist this removal it is suggested that you cover the prongs on the

plug to be removed with a cloth or use gloves when prying plug from power supply sleeve.

(See Section 6.0)g

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• Do not operate the Harris e-Core with a damaged cord or plug or if the
Harris e-Core malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Turn off immediately and contact the distributor for assistance.

• Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the Harris e-Core, unplug the power
supply immediately. Continued operation could result in injury. Contact the distributor.

• Always unplug the Harris e-Core before replacing with dedicated Harris Micro-Punch Tips, when

it is not in use and before cleaning.

• Keep free hand away from coring zone.o

• Unplug the unit to change coring tips (See Section 5.0). Make sure the tip

cover cap is on at all times when the Harris e-Core is not in use.

• Do not disassemble the Harris e-Core.

• Touching the internal parts of the Harris e-Core or power supply could result in injury.

If repairs or servicing is required contact the distributor.

• Never keep the Harris e-Core with the Harris Micro-Punch Tip rotating in contact with the sub

strate for more than 3 seconds as it can cause permanent damage to the motor. If the motor

stops working, unplug the power supply and let the motor cool for a few hours before attempting

to use it again. If the motor continues to be inoperable then contact the distributor for assistance.

• To reduce the risk of injury, never activate the coring tip unless the Harris e-Core is to be used to

core a sample from a substrate.

• Always use the Harris e-Core on a clean, at, dry Harris Cutting Mat.

• The use of Harris Micro-Punch Tips not designed for the respective model of Harris e-Core or
the use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may damage the Harris e-Core,

may cause injury to the user and will void the warranty.

• Be certain that the Harris Micro-Punch Tip is completely and rmly attached onto the Harris
e-Core drive shaft thread.

• Do not depress Harris e-Core ejection rod/plunger when preparing to core a sample. The Harris
e-Core is not a punch and the plunger is not a punching mechanism.

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NOTICES

Required Guidelines For Use of the Harris e-Core and Related Products

The information presented here is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge and belief, but is not guaranteed
to be so. The manufacturer recommends that the buyer and other persons using the Harris e-Core follow the guidelines
in this instruction booklet. Nothing herein is to be construed as recommending any practice or in violation of any law or
regulation. It is the user’s responsibility to determine for himself or herself the suitability of any materials and/or procedure
for a specic purpose and to adopt such safety precautions as may be necessary.

Warranty

Shunderson Communication Inc. (SCInc.) products are designed for R&D and general laboratory use. In using these
products, the customer agrees that SCInc. shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages, including, but not
limited to, personal injury, property damage or lost prots (or other economic loss) resulting from the use or inability to
use the products. The manufacturer warrants that the Harris e-Core will meet the specications stated in Section 8.0.
The manufacturer offers a 90 day limited warranty against any defects.

Research Use Only

This product is intended for research purposes by qualied persons for use in laboratories.

Trademarks

Harris e-Core™, Harris Micro-Punch™, Harris Uni-Core™ and Harris Cutting Mat™ are trademarks of Shunderson
Communications Inc., FTA® is a registered trademark of Whatman® Part of GE Healthcare.

Copyright

Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of the contents in this document in any form without prior
written permission from SCInc. is prohibited.

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety Read Before Operating .................................................................i

Notices....................................................................................................................iii

Table of Contents....................................................................................................iv

1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................1

2.0 Harris e-Core Kit Content and Description ......................................................2

2.1 Harris e-Core Body .....................................................................................3

2.2 Harris Micro-Punch Tips ..............................................................................4

2.3 Optional Cord Wrist Strap ...........................................................................4

2.4 International Multi-Plug Set ......................................................................... 5

2.5 Power Supply .............................................................................................. 5

2.6 Harris Cutting Mat .......................................................................................6

2.7 Harris e-Core Carrying Case.......................................................................6

3.0 Harris e-Core Operating Instructions ............................................................... 6

3.1 For Your Safety Read Before Operating .....................................................6

3.2 Harris e-Core and Sample Preparation ....................................................... 8

3.3 Harris e-Core Operation .............................................................................. 9

3.4 Sample Ejection and Clean Up ...................................................................11

4.0 Cleaning ..........................................................................................................11

5.0 Tip Replacement..............................................................................................12

6.0 Plug Replacement ...........................................................................................12

7.0 User Notes.......................................................................................................13

8.0 Specications ..................................................................................................14

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1.0 Introduction

The Harris e-Core is a compact, versatile, electric coring device designed for unrestricted sampling
of a wide range of DNA storage products or other sample substrates. The Harris e-Core was created
to bridge the gap between the lower cost, manual Harris Micro-Punch and Harris Uni-Core and the
automated bench top punching platforms. The ergonomic “joy stick” grip and the e-Core’s simple

operation provide comfort and efciency, integrating smoothly into all levels of laboratory sample

throughput. The user has complete management of the disc recovery process, the coring speed and
disc delivery.

The Harris e-Core, like the Harris Micro-Punch and Harris Uni-Core, continues to offer the same
unique combination of patented simultaneous sampling features: coring, retrieving and storing in
a single operation, but with dramatically increased processing times. The Harris e-Core ejection
system, like its predecessors, still offers the user the ability to control both the speed and delivery
of the ejected disc. Most importantly the Harris e-Core ejection system does not generate static,
affecting both accuracy and precision. The manually controlled ejection system and lack of static
generated ensures accurate disc delivery.

The Harris e-Core is a coring tool and not a punch. The Harris e-Core has been designed to utilize
dedicated replaceable Harris Micro-Punch Tips. The razor sharp cutting edge on the Harris Micro­Punch Tip cleanly and precisely cores discs from substrates, all but eliminating the creation of
artefacts and potential cross contamination between sampling.

The Harris e-Core is currently available in three models identied by their respective industry standard
coring diameters: 1.2 mm, 2.0 mm and 3.0 mm. Each model has a xed diameter plunger ejection
rod ensuring efcient sample ejection. The Harris e-Core utilizes Harris Micro-Punch Tips which

conveniently thread to the Harris e-Core drive shaft. Each tip is made from 304 stainless steel with a
nitride coating and Rockwell Hardness of Rc60. The ejection rod is made from 304 stainless steel.

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