UVP HM-4000 Multidizer - Manual (Page 6)

Hybridization Ovens
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Fig. 2 Adjusting for Bottle Lengths
Setup Instructions
Two different bottle sizes are available for use within the hybridizer. The rotary wheel carousel can hold up to twenty
(20) 35 x 150 mm bottles or ten (10) 35 x 300 mm bottles. In addition, combinations of both bottle sizes may be used
at the same time.
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To insert bottle holder carousel (Fig. 1), slide the two wheels onto the rod and tighten the thumb screws (Fig.
2). Insert the rod into the holder on the right wall of the hybridizer chamber. Then, slide the rod into the
holder on the left wall of the chamber.
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To adjust for various bottle lengths, loosen the thumb screws on the bottle clip wheel and adjust to desired
width.
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To insert bottles into bottle clips, gently push the bottle into the clips (Fig. 3). Insert one side at a time for
large bottles.
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If offset/skewed bottle positioning is desired (Fig. 4), loosen the thumb screw for only one bottle clip wheel.
Slightly rotate the wheel until the required angle is obtained. Retighten the thumb screw. (Note: Offset or
skewed bottle positioning can allow for better mixture of bottle contents.)
NOTE: ALWAYS USE AN EVEN NUMBER OF BOTTLES AND LOAD BOTTLES OPPOSITE EACH OTHER TO
BALANCE THE BOTTLE HOLDER. THIS PREVENTS EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE BEARINGS AND DRIVE
MOTOR.
Wheel
Rod
Thumb
Screw
Fig. 1 Inserting Bottle Holder Carousel
Fig. 3 Inserting Bottles Fig. 4 Offset/Skewed Bottle Positioning