Operation, Periodic maintenance, Troubleshooting – ANKOM Daisy User Manual

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Operation

Your DAISY

II

Incubator is designed to provide incubation and agitation of samples at a constant 39.5C+/-.5.

The controller is preset to 39.5°C. Consult ANKOM Technology

if a different temperature setting is desired.


To Start the Cycle:

1) Turn the instrument’s Main Power Switch on.
2) Add samples and solution to digestion jars as per procedure.

3) Turn the Heat and Rotate buttons on. Visually confirm the jars are rotating and the heat
lamps are on.


To End the Cycle:

1) Turn the Heat and Rotate buttons off.
2) Empty fluid from each jar and process the samples according to the specific procedure.

Periodic Maintenance

1) Check to make sure the Heat lamps are both operating.
2) To ensure jars don’t slip on drive belt clean the outside of the jars with window cleaner.

Troubleshooting

Your

ANKOM instrument has been designed for long service and ease of maintenance. Most problems are

easily diagnosed and fixed. If you experience problems that are not addressed in the information below or if
you have any questions, contact ANKOM Technology for assistance. We are committed to fast and reliable
service.

Fuse Replacement:
Replace both fuses- 120V (3A) or 220V (3A). Install the Fuse Holder with the correct voltage right side up.

Pry Fuse
Holder out of
Power Switch.

Problem: The jars are slipping.

Cause: Jars are dirty; belts are positioned poorly, not enough friction between jars and rollers.

Solution: Clean and dry jars. Check belt positioning. Apply white surgical tape to the roller contact areas of the

jars. The belt can be twisted in a figure “8” to increase belt tension.

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This is oriented for 220v
operation.

Problems

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