3M 290 manual Instructions For Use, Operating Instructions Start-up, Readout Procedure

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Operating Instructions

Start-up

Place unit on a firm level surface. Plug unit into an appropriate AC grounded outlet.

Allow a 30 minute warm-up period before placing RRBIs into the incubation wells. The C1 caution code will disappear when proper incubation temperature is reached.

It is recommended that the unit be left on to eliminate warm-up periods. The unit may be turned off when it is anticipated that it will not be used for an extended period.

Readout Procedure

Follow this procedure for every RRBI to be read:

Step 1. While wearing gloves and safety glasses, CLOSE RRBI cap by pressing down.

Step 2. CRUSH the glass ampule (containing growth media) in the designated crushing well built into the incubator.

Step 3. Hold the RRBI by the cap and TAP bottom of the vial on a tabletop until media wets spore strip at bottom of vial. Do not tap vial on unit.

Step 4. Open the cover and PLACE the RRBI into an incubation/reader well.

Step 5. CLOSE the cover on the Attest 290 Auto-reader and wait for either the red or green indicator light to signal the result.

WARNING

Do not remove or change placement of RRBI once it is placed into a well. Doing so may result in loss of results and the RRBI test may be invalid.

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