RPC OpenScience Ltd

Russia 143444, Krasnogorsk (Moscow region), Schastlivaya street, 32
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Technical description and warranty card

TS1102-R

Cylinder test for rats

The Cylinder test is designed to evaluate locomotor asymmetry in rodent models of CNS disorders. It allows to measure the forelimb activity during the rearing against the wall of the cylinder.

Materials

Plastic (PMMA), plastic mirror.

Key features

The mirror allows to observe and video record an animal viewed from below and reliably score the forelimb contacts to the wall of the cylinder.

Dimensions

for rats for mice
cylinder diameter 20 cm 15 cm
cylinder height 30 cm 40 cm
external dimensions 31х31х61 cm 23х23х63 cm

Cleaning

The arena may be cleaned with alcohol solution (70%) or standard water-soluble non-agressive cleaning agents. Do not use organic solvents or other chemically aggressive substances. Do not use abrasive cleaning – this may damage the surface of the arena.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place, protect from direct sunlight. Do not put additional weight on the surface of the assembled arena.

Components included

Plastic stand, magnetic transparent floor, cylinder, mirror

Assembling procedure

Insert the mirror into the inclined slots in the plastic stand. Put the transparent floor with magnets in its corners horisontally onto the stand above the mirror. Put the cylinder into the circular groove in the floor.

Limited warranty

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product within 12 (twelve) months from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover:

- damage, accidental or otherwise, while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship.

- damage caused by accident, misuse, tampering with or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the Instructions.

Product specifications are subject to change without notice. The product you purchased may differ from the one shown in the photo and/or in the assembling instructions.

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