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Technical description and warranty card

TS0502-R

Plus-maze arena for rats, color: grey, opaque walls

The elevated plus maze (EPM) is a commonly used model of anxiety in rodents and a standard screening test for putative anxiolytic compounds. The test is based upon conflict between an innate fear that rodents have of of exposed spaces and a tendency to explore new environments.

Material

Floor and opaque walls: Plastic (PVC), matte grey

Translucent walls: Methacrylate (acrylic, PMMA)

Key features

Modular structure allows convenient storage

Detachable floor and walls facilitate cleaning

Small ledges prevent the animal from falling off the open arms

Dimensions

  rats mice
arm length 50cm ( ~ 19¾" ) 30cm ( ~ 12" )
arm width 14cm ( 5½" ) 5cm ( 2" )
closed arms wall height 30cm ( ~ 12" ) 15cm ( ~ 6" )
open arms ledge height 1cm ( ~ 3/8" ) 0.25cm

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

Plus-shaped arena disassembled (5 parts), 2.5mm hex key

Assembling procedure

See the attached assembling instructions.

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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