Envirologix QUICKTOX FLEX User manual
QUICKTOX FLEX INCUBATOR INSTRUCTIONS
Remove incubator base and block and connect the power cord. Be sure the unit is on a flat surface away from
heat sources, windows, etc.
IMPORTANT: •Do not place the unit near a heat source or in direct sunlight. •Leave at least 2
inches of space around all sides of the unit to allow proper air flow. •Make certain to discharge
your static electricity prior to operating unit by touching a non-electronic metal object such as
a file cabinet, etc. •Best practice is to wear nitrile gloves when using this equipment for testing.
•Use ONLY the power cord that comes with the unit.
The incubator comes pre-set to 22°C. However, if the unit should ever 'lose' the setting, instructions on how to
set the temperature are on the reverse side of this sheet.
When the unit is turned on, it will
either heat or cool until reaching
22°; and until ready, the readout
will read "NOTOK".
Once the correct temperature is
within range, it will beep and the
readout will change to "OK".
Run all Flex assays in the incubator. If the temperature of your room is between 20 and 24°C (68 and 75°F)
you may skip the 2 minute sample acclimatization step. Set the test tubes in the incubator, extract your
sample, transfer extract to the tube along with buffer, and run the test in the incubator.
Remove strip immediately after test time and cut off the tailpad. Place the strip in paddle of the QuickScan,
slide in, and press "Read Test" on the QuickScan screen on the computer.
Though you should not
ever need to, there is a
tool included in the
incubator base box that
can be inserted and
screwed into the block
to provide a handle for
pulling it out of the
base.
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Setting the Temperature
To set the temperature on the incubator,
flip the switch on the back to the 'on'
position. Unit will do a system check, and
the display will default to P1 (program 1),
indicating its current temperature.
Use the "Shift" key () to move the cursor
over to the appropriate spot; use the up
and down arrows () to set the "tens"
digit to "2". Use the Shift key again to
move the cursor to the "ones" digit and
enter 2 as well. This sets the preferred
temperature to 22°C. As it is
recommended to keep the unit ready and
acclimated for use during any time
of the day, we recommend leaving
the time set at the default, 000.
Hit the "Start/Stop" button to set.
Unit will either heat or cool until
reaching 22°; and until ready, the
readout will read "NOTOK".
Once the correct temperature is
within range, it will beep and the
readout will change to "OK".
Doc. M231-0818
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