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Technical description and warranty card

TS0604

Extrapolation Escape Task test for rats weighting 150-220g

Extrapolation escape test is used for studies of cognitive function in stressful conditions. A cylinder of small diameter is partially submerged in water. A rat is put into the cylinder and it has to find a way out. In the beginning it mostly jumps upwards, many times, until it realizes that it can duck, and as soon as it ducks the test is finished and the rat is put out of water. Many substances dramatically affect the ability of rats to solve the test. The number of jumps and the time spent in the cylinder is calculated.

Materials

Internal cylinder - translucent plastic (PMMA), external container - white plastic (PP). stainless steel rods hold the cylinder in the center of container.

Dimensions:

  for rats weighting 150-220 g for rats weighting 220-350 g
internal cylinder diameter 7.3 cm 9 cm
internal cylinder height 23 cm 23 cm
external container diameter 31 cm 35 cm

To perform a test add water (22 °С) to the container. The bottom of the cylinder must be submerged to a depth of 2.5 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

Container for water, transparent cylinder, stainless steel rods 3pcs

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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