Benchtop air bath shaker is a commonly used laboratory equipment, which is mainly used to simulate biological sample culture, microbial reproduction and other experiments in different environments. The following will introduce the use and precautions of the benchtop air bath shaker.
First, how to use.
1.Get ready.
Before using a benchtop air bath shaker, you need to make the following preparations:
Check that the power connection is working
Confirm that the temperature and humidity of the laboratory meet the requirements of the equipment
Prepare the equipment and samples you need to use
Read the equipment manual carefully to understand the basic operation and precautions of the equipment.
2.Place the sample.
Place the samples to be cultured on the shaker rack of a benchtop air bath shaker, and it is generally recommended to place them evenly to ensure that there is enough space for each sample. At the same time, make sure that the bottles on the shaker are kept at a certain distance from the inner wall of the equipment to avoid collisions.
3.Set the parameters.
According to the needs of the experiment, set the parameters of the benchtop air bath shaker, including temperature, humidity, speed and swing amplitude. It is generally advisable to perform a pre-experiment first to determine the optimal parameter settings.
4.Start the device.
Once you have confirmed that all parameters are set correctly, you can start the benchtop air bath shaker. The device starts running and automatically records parameters such as temperature, humidity and rotational speed.
5.Observe the recorded data.
During the operation of the equipment, it is necessary to closely observe the operation status of the equipment and the growth of the sample, and record the relevant data. If an abnormality is found, the device should be stopped immediately and the cause should be checked.
2. Precautions.
1.The equipment should be placed on a well-ventilated bench and ensure that the electrical outlet is well grounded.
2.Before using the device, check whether the shake bottle holder and the inner wall of the device are clean and dry to avoid bacterial contamination.
3.When setting the parameters, the parameters such as temperature, humidity and rotational speed should be reasonably adjusted according to the experimental needs to ensure the normal growth and reproduction of the sample.
4.During the operation of the equipment, it should be avoided to open or close the equipment door frequently to avoid affecting the normal operation of the equipment and the growth of samples.
5.If the equipment is found to be faulty or abnormal, it should be stopped immediately and the maintenance personnel should be contacted for inspection and repair.