Bio-Rad Gel Doc™ XR+ System - Manual (Page 33)

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This unit is protected by 2 fuses 5X20 mm 2A Slow Blow. The fuses are located in the rear left
side in a fuse holder. See above picture.
1. Unplug the main power cable from the power entry module outlet.
2. Using a screwdriver lever on the fuse holder to extract it.
3. Remove the blown fuses and replace them with two new ones (P/N 100-1951).
4. Slide the fuse holder into the power entry module until it snaps in place
8.3 UV Transilluminator
UV transilluminator without cover
8.3.1 Lamp replacement
Attention: The UV filter surface should always be kept clean from the chemical agents
used as gel dyes. Please use protective gloves when touching the UV transilluminator
cover.
The lamps must be replaced after every 500 hours of use.
• Turn off the power.
• Disconnect the power cord from the Universal Hood II.
• Remove the four screws located on the left/right sides of the drawer.
• Remove the cover with the UV filter by sliding it forward.
• Place it down on its backside on a non-abrasive surface.
Caution: Do not put the UV filter directly on the bench.
• Wear gloves when touching the lamps. Remove the lamp by rotating it until it becomes
loose and the pins come to a vertical position;
• Remove the lamp. Install the new lamp by rotating so that the pins are horizontal and the
lamp is tight.
• Reassemble the cover and retighten the screws on both sides.