CEM EDGE Q-Screen User guide

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Q-Screen Guide

Q-Screens are inserted through the top of the Q-Cup sample holder and used to contain or compress the sample for

the EDGE Extraction System.

Q-Screen Kit (525200)

• Contains one Q-Screen tool and 12 Q-Screens

Q-Screen (525350)

Q-Screen Tool (153590)

Uses:

• To contain large and powder-like samples in the Q-Cup

• To compress absorbent samples

• To confine floating samples and submerge them in solvent

How to Use

1. It is important that the Q-Screen and Q-Cup are clean prior to inserting the Q-Screen. Please review

cleaning directions below prior to using Q-Screens.

2. Insert the Q-Screen evenly on top of the Q-Cup with the screen facing down.

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3. Use the wider end of the tool to insert the Q-Screen until it either touches the sample or reaches the

end of the tool.

4. To remove the Q-Screen, use the smaller end of the tool to carefully push the screen through the top

opening of the Q-Cup.

How to Clean

Clean both Q-Cups and Q-Screens with organic solvent. Optional cleaning procedures are outlined below

using LUMINOX or pH-neutral and aluminum-safe cleaner.

• Hand wash with warm soapy water

• Sonicator

• Automated dishwasher