Somark LABSTAMP Quick Start Manual

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L A B S T A M P

By Somark

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SMALL LARGE

1 SELECT THE CORRECT RESTRAINT & NEEDLE CARTRIDGE

Labstamp System 1.0

QuickStart Guide

Step 1: Make an initial selection of the

Restraint Cartridge (SMALL or LARGE) based upon whether mice are young adult, or adult.

Important Note: The Tail Gauge is to be held vertically and square with respect to the tail. Use the Tail Gauge on each mouse. Do not rely on age or weight to determine Restraint and Needle Cartridges.

Step 2 : Pick up a mouse by its tail and place

it on the Restraint Cartridge platform. Depress the tail grippers on the red dome cover, position it over the mouse tail, and release grippers.

Step 4: Read the Tail Gauge to conrm the correct Restraint

Cartridge (SMALL OR LARGE) is used and to select the correct Needle Cartridge (YELLOW or GREEN dot).

Step 3 : Hold the tail across the v-groove,

and starting with the smallest slot on the left, to the largest slot on the right of the Tail Gauge, determine the slot that ts the tail. The t may be snug, but not tight. Do not use force.

2 INSTALL/CHANGE THE NEEDLE CARTRIDGE (50 IDs maximum)

Step 1: With the Applicator Machine

powered ON, press the CHANGE NEEDLE button.

Step 2: Change the Needle Cartridge by

pressing the forked end of the Tail Gauge onto the Needle Cartridge. (If no Needle Cartridge is installed, proceed to Step 3.)

3 INSTALL INK SLIDE INTO TAIL COVER (Note: Ink Slides are single-use only.)

Step 1: Clean the Tail Cover bottom of any debris that would prevent the bottom surface from

fully contacting the Restraint Cartridge platform.

Step 2: Insert a new Ink Slide into the Tail Cover, ensuring that the two (2) positioning holes align.

A complete User Guide is available online in PDF and usable

formats. Visit www.labstamp.com. For support call

1-800-430-1243 or email at [email protected]

Step 3: Install the appropriate Needle

Cartridge on the gun-head.

Step 4: Press the CHANGE NEEDLE or

START button to retract the Needle Cartridge.

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4 APPLY TAIL OIL & POSITION TAIL COVER

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Clean the Restraint Cartridge platform of any debris that would prevent the Tail Cover from mounting at onto it.

Step 1: Apply a thin layer of Tail Oil onto

the tail and align the tail within the v-groove of the rubber tail bed.

5 APPLY ID

Step 1: Insert the Restraint Cartridge into

the Applicator Machine.

Step 4: Slide the Restraint Cartridge out of the Applicator Machine.

Step 2: Once the Restraint Cartridge STATUS

light turns green, enter the desired alphanumeric characters (up to 3) to be tattooed.

Step 2: Align the color-coded Tail Cover holes

over the matching alignment posts of the Restraint Cartridge platform, and lower the Tail Cover over the tail allowing the magnets to securely seat it in place.

Step 3: Press START to begin tattooing.

(The STATUS light will begin ashing RED). Upon completion of the tattooing, the STATUS light will turn green again.

Step 5: Remove Tail Cover and gently wipe excess ink from the newly tattooed tail using

gauze or cotton-tipped applicator and Tail Oil.

Step 6: Holding the mouse by its tail, depress the tail grippers on the dome to release the

mouse from the Restraint Cartridge.

Step 7: Remove used Ink Slide from Tail Cover and discard it.

Step 8: Using alcohol or disinfectant, clean the Restraint Cartridge components as needed

to tattoo the next mouse, or clean and store for the next session. See Cleaning below.

6 CLEANING

For best results and to preserve the life of the Needle Cartridge, inspect the Needle Cartridge after tattooing at least every 5 mice and clean the Needle Cartridge as necessary using a cotton-tipped applicator and Tail Oil. At the completion of the session, wipe down the Applicator Machine, all Restraint Cartridge(s) components, and Tail Gauge thoroughly according to your laboratory guidelines. Do not spray into the Applicator Machine port or the vents on the back.

Chlorine

dioxide gas

Applicator machine

Restraint cartridge

Ink slide (single-use)

Needle

Tail oil

ETO Irradiate Autoclave VHP Spray/wipe

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For all Safety, Troubleshooting and other Labstamp System details, please refer to the Labstamp User Guide.