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* Make sure the valve of the aspirator is set to the closed position; if in the closed position, switch on the pump.
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* Switch on the cooler.
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* Set 'Drying Rate' to "HIGH"
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It is important that the pump and the cooler have been running for at least 10 minutes prior to carrying out aspirations - this gives the machine time to reach the correct temperature.
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* Open the aspirator lid and insert the Eppendorf tubes making sure that the lids are open. Also ensure that the Eppendorf tubes are placed in a symmetrical fashion so that a balance is maintained.
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* Set the 'Concentrator' to "ON"
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* Slowly set the valve to the open position.
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* Leave samples in the aspirator for 5 minutes initially, checking on it's progress afterwards.
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